Oh, Oh, Baby Boy!
By Regan McMahon,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Baby grows to man and dad in joyous cycle of life.
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What's the Story?
A newborn baby boy appears on the first page and continues to grow throughout the following pages, from boyhood to adulthood, until he is a father of his own "Baby Boy."
Is It Any Good?
This stunningly beautiful book celebrates being a dad, being a boy, and the evolution of family life, where dads are now more involved than ever in the care, feeding, and cuddling of little ones. This joyous view of a happy mixed-race family in a happy mixed-race world is both inspiring and reflective of many of our families and communities. Macbeth's evocative gouache paintings on grocery bags, with their bold black lines and emotive faces, help build the story.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Familes can talk about fatherhood. What do you think makes a good dad?
What's special about being a boy?
How are the moms and dads different or the same in your family?
Book Details
- Author: Janine Macbeth
- Illustrator: Janine Macbeth
- Genre: Picture Book
- Topics: Great Boy Role Models
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Blood Orange Press
- Publication date: June 30, 2013
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 2 - 5
- Available on: Hardback
- Last updated: July 12, 2017
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