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Babies
David Bedford
, illus. by Leonie Worthington. Little Hare
(Trafalgar, dist.), $9.95 (16p) ISBN 978-1-921272-32-5
Fold-down tabs expose the silly side of very young wild animals in this concept book that follows Bums
, Tails
and other titles in the series. “Meerkat babies” are revealed to be lounging in sunbathing attire on a beach blanket, as they “soak up the sun,” while “crocodile babies... know how to bite” (onto pacifiers). And “Fox babies... stay up all night” shaking maracas and a tambourine. The flaps add a peek-a-boo dimension that children should enjoy, as well as enhance the bright colors and big personalities of the featured animal babies. Ages 2–5. (July)
