B Is for Baby
An award-winning first book of B words, a heartfelt gift for new parents and babies
Age 2+
Picture Storybooks
From the creators of Baby Goes to Market comes a beautiful, bright first book of B words, perfect for pre-schoolers learning their ABC! Shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize and Parents' Choice Award.
"A delightful play on the ABC book concept." Guardian
"A great addition to any classroom, nursery and home." BookTrust
"Who needs a whole alphabet when one letter can tell a story as entertaining as this one?" New York Times
"I hugely admire the wit and beauty and flair of everything Atinuke does." Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible Creatures
Children will love sounding out the words in this playful, adventurous and vibrantly illustrated story set in West Africa. Baby’s brother is getting ready to take a basket of bananas all the way to Baba’s bungalow in the next village. He will have to go along the bumpy road, past the baobab trees, birds and butterflies, and all the way over the bridge. What he doesn’t realize is that his cute, very curious baby sister is secretly coming along for the amazing bicycle ride, too!
More from Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank!
L is for Love
M is for Mango
Baby Goes to Market
Catch That Chicken!
Baby, Sleepy Baby
Creators
Atinuke was born in Nigeria and spent her childhood in both Africa and the UK. As a traditional oral storyteller, drawing upon her recent Yoruba ancestry, she visits schools and theatres all over the world. Atinuke is the author of the bestselling Anna Hibiscus fiction series, the Too Small Tola series, the No. 1 Car Spotter series, the non-fiction book Africa, Amazing Africa illustrated by Mouni Feddag, the illustrated fiction book Beti and the Little Round House illustrated by Emily Hughes, and the picture books Baby Goes to Market, B Is for Baby, L is for Love, M is for Mango, Catch That Chicken! and Baby, Sleepy Baby, all illustrated by Angela Brooksbank. Atinuke supports the charity SOS Children's Village. Visit her online at atinuke.co.uk.
Angela Brooksbank worked as a designer and art director in the children's book industry before undertaking an MA at the Cambridge School of Art, and turning her hand to her own illustration. She has illustrated B is for Baby, L is for Love, M is for Mango, Baby Goes to Market, Catch That Chicken! and Baby, Sleepy Baby, all written by Atinuke. Angela says, "I am constantly inspired by children’s energy and unique response to life and hope that my work conveys some of their playful spirit." Find her online at angelabrooksbank.com. Angela lives in London.
Reviews
“[…] a delightful play on the ABC book concept.”
The Guardian
“This is a clever and unusual book, with beautiful illustrations and a fun story that little children will delight in following. Atinuke’s books are always a feast for senses, showcasing the beauty of the author’s home. They make a great addition to any classroom, nursery and home.”
BookTrust
Who needs a whole alphabet when one letter can tell a story as entertaining as this one …an appealing package of rhythmic repetition and vibrant images
New York Times Book Review
“We absolutely love this vibrant little adventure with Baby and her brother!”
This Book Is Brilliant
“It’s fun, but simple enough for young readers, and I love the illustrations, evocative of a rural African family’s life.”
Juno
