Mindful Muslim Reader Review

Baby Says

Baby Says

Age:
    • Virtue
      VIRTUE
      Is this the way I want my child to think and act?
      Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
    • Language
      LANGUAGE
      Is this the way I want my child to speak?
      Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
    • Story
      STORY
      Does this story resonate with my child?
      Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
    • Beauty
      BEAUTY
      Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty?
      Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.

    Values

    • Empathy
    • Generosity
    Heart

    Struggles

    • Family Ties
    • Forgiveness
    What is this book
    What’s This Book About?
    The legendary Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author and illustrator John Steptoe shares the story of a baby who desperately wants to get his older brother’s attention. Spare text and lively illustrations tell the story of two brothers at opposite ends of a room. The older brother plays with blocks on the floor, while a curious baby boy watches intently from his crib. After repeatedly trying to get his big brother’s attention, Baby finally gets what he wants—but not before a few silly, giggle-inducing incidents occur! This classic sibling story continues to entrance.
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    Anything I need to be aware of?

    VIEW FLAGS
    Illustrator: John Steptoe
    Publisher: HarperFestival
    Published: 2018
    Page Count: 26
    ISBN13: 9780062847539
    *This review applies only to ISBN number noted above.
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