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Book Review Oh, Baby, the Places Youll Go! (Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection)

by Tish Rabe

Book Details

Publisher:Random House Books for Young Readers
Published:2015-07-14
Pages:33
Format:board book
Language:English
ISBN:0553520571

Reading Info

Age Range:1-3

About This Book

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, the Birthday Bird, the Grinch, and more beloved characters welcome babies to the world in this vibrant introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss—the perfect gift for baby showers and new parents. “Baby, oh, baby, the places you’ll go! The worlds you will visit! The friends you will know!” Artfully adapted almost entirely from the work of Theodor Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss), Oh, Baby, the Places You’ll Go! extolls the joys awaiting newborns w

Our Review

This vibrant board book offers a wonderful first introduction to the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, artfully weaving together beloved characters and signature rhymes to celebrate a baby's arrival. The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and the Grinch all appear in this colorful adaptation, creating a delightful character parade for infant eyes. The rhythmic, read-aloud text is perfectly suited for lap-time reading, engaging a baby's developing ears with playful sounds and cadence. It serves as a charming primer on Seussian language and imagination.

What makes this book particularly special is how it repurposes original artwork and lyrical style to create a new, welcoming narrative for the very youngest readers. Parents who grew up with these classic characters will appreciate sharing this nostalgic universe with their child from infancy. The sturdy board book format is ideal for little hands to explore, making it a lasting addition to a nursery library. This heartfelt welcome to the world is sure to become a cherished first favorite.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction