Where is Baby is a cute picture book. The book has twelve animals and shows where each hides. I love the different animals and the illustrations of them in their hiding places. They are all so cute . . . okay, maybe not the baby bat (personal preference). The illustrations have a soft feel to them. ... more

Where is Baby is a cute picture book. The book has twelve animals and shows where each hides. I love the different animals and the illustrations of them in their hiding places. They are all so cute . . . okay, maybe not the baby bat (personal preference). The illustrations have a soft feel to them. Each spread looks done in pastels with a matte finish. John Butler has illustrated more than 60 children’s books, all of them wildlife. Toddlers who are beginning to understand what babies are will enjoy this book of twelve, including the human baby. Many of these animals, if not all, will be new to children. There is also a dog and cat in the human baby spreads, but the author does not say where those two animals hide. I am sure kids will ask about them once they realize those two animals are in the picture. It can be a good test of observation skills and interest in the subject. I also like the information added at the end of the book. Each animal’s baby name, along with a couple of facts about each baby birth is included after the initial story. For example, baby deer can stand within ten minutes after their birth and baby river otters are afraid of the water until about three months when they will teach themselves how to swim. I like all the information and think young children will find it fascinating. Where is Baby is a good book for youngsters as they become more curious about the world around them. It also helps children understand that other animals start out as babies, too. Asian elephants can weigh up to 12,000 pounds yet are only about 250 pounds at birth. Take a child to a zoo and chances are they will see an adult elephant but not a baby, called a calf. Visually, I think children will like looking at each spread, which will give kids many questions, so be ready mom and dad. originally published on Kid Lit Reviews http://kid-lit-reviews.com Use the search box on the far right side bar on the Home page for this and other books.