King Baby

Reviewed by: Melissa Madigan MB - Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 19, 2017

Review

I absolutely loved this book. King Baby - as he proclaims himself - comes bursting onto the scene as a swaddled, egg-shaped bundle, surrounded by what appears to be divine light. His presence has been graciously bestowed on an array of "subjects" (parents & grandparents, family & friends). He begins his story by inviting all to come and see him (for they have been waiting), promising to give them many blessings, for King Baby is generous. The King, however - despite his generosity - has many demands: he must be FED! BURPED! CHANGED! BOUNCED! and CARRIED! Alas, he says in his high chair next to two clearly exhausted caretakers, it is good to be king. King Baby, however, has growing needs - he wants his "thing" (a toy across the room) and he wants it now! His father brings him *a* thing, but not *the* thing, sparking a special new rage in King Baby yet ultimately prompting him to try something he's never done before - crawl! And now that he's mastered crawling, why stop there?! He vows to walk, and talk, and MORE! The following two-page spread shows King Baby becoming...a big boy! But what of his poor subjects? King baby wonders - who are they without a king? His hand on his mom's belly gives a charming twist, introducing on the very last page, "Queen Baby" - his new little sister. This book is laugh-out-loud funny and entertaining for readers of all ages. Perfect addition to any collection. Recommending for Cream of the Crop!

Overall Book Score: excellent