A Band of Babies

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 7, 2017

Review

A diverse group of adorable toddlers are having a regular day at their daycare until a new friend Benny arrives. He is ready for an adventure and immediately gets the babies up marching with instruments in hand. The fun is just beginning as the little ones now head to the store where they find plenty of delicious treats. Before long babies are ready to take a nap and the story ends with the babies snuggled together in a heap. The light text leaves plenty of white space to showcases the enchanting visuals. The rhyming text is playful and full of energy that works well with the animated babies. The illustrations are soft and gentle created with colored pencils and a pastel palette. The illustrations are quite light and could be hard to see when using book in large group setting.

An excellent choice to read to toddlers at a library storytime program or music/movement program.

Overall Book Score: very good