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# Whoa, Baby, Whoa!

Grace Nichols · author

Ages 0–2EnglishHardcoverStorytime & Read-AloudPicture Books

Baby's on the move, and ready to try everything! Exploring the kitchen, tasting the world, splashing in the bath. Whoa, baby, whoa! A joyful celebration of a little one's biggest adventures.

- A joyful celebration of a baby on the move
- Follows a curious little one's big adventures
- Rhythmic, repeating text made for reading aloud
- Builds to the milestone of first steps
- Warm and affectionate, by poet Grace Nichols
- A lovely mirror for the busiest stage of babyhood

Why It Matters

Whoa, Baby, Whoa! celebrates the giddy energy of a baby on the move. As this adventurous little one explores the kitchen, the bathtub, and everything in between, the family's affectionate refrain rings out, until Baby faces the biggest challenge of all: those very first steps.

With Grace Nichols's warm, rhythmic text, it is a heartfelt, joyful read for the busiest stage of babyhood.

## About this book

There is nothing quite like a baby who has just discovered they can move, and Whoa, Baby, Whoa! captures that whirlwind with warmth and humour. This crawling explorer wants to taste, touch, and try absolutely everything, while a loving family looks on, half delighted and half holding their breath.

Grace Nichols's rhythmic, repeating text is made for reading aloud, its cheerful refrain inviting little listeners to join in. The gentle build toward Baby's first steps gives the book a satisfying, celebratory arc.

Affectionate and full of movement, it is a lovely mirror for families living through the busy, wonderful stage of a baby on the go. A joyful read that honours every wobble and every brave new adventure.

## Book Details

Age

Ages 0–2

Language

English

Format

Hardcover

ISBN

9781599907420

Binding

hardcover

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