From Publishers Weekly
What child does not like to look in a mirror? On the last page of The Big Book of Beautiful Babies Board Book by David Ellwand, babies can see themselves in a mirror after they look at dozens of captivating black-and-white photographs of other babies. Some babies are "quiet," some babies are "loud," some babies are "shy" and some babies are "proud." The loud baby, especially, is having a lot of fun, kneeling on top of a very large drum. ( Mar.) Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
From bold to bashful, bewildered to beautiful, this sturdy board book bursts with babies! Sharp, silvery-toned photography captures a multitude of first expressions that will entrance readers young and old.

A quiet baby peers out at the world with huge, thoughtful eyes, while her loud counterpart bangs delightedly on a giant drum. A messy baby wreaks havoc with a bag of flour, while a neat companion poses proudly.

With its invitingly simple, rhythmic text and stunning images of infants, readers will want to keep turning the pages. And on the last page, they will find a special child-safe Mylar mirror and see the baby they know best!

FROM OUR EDITORS

The many emotions and splendor of babies are exulted over in this beautiful board book. Black-and-white photos of babies at their best are matched with harmonious text that is sure to intrigue very young readers.

The book begins with the basic emotions, from "baby happy" and "baby sad" to "baby messy" and "baby neat". Parents will appreciate the various states of a baby and will find particular comfort in the "baby quiet"photo, with a sweet and beautiful child sleeping so soundly. And kids get a surprise at the end of the book -- a mirror to look at their own chubby face in. With adorable babies of many colors featured and simple, fun text, your baby will be fascinated with these sweet kiddies.

ANNOTATION

Photographs and rhyming text provide a varied look at babies: wet and dry, dressed and bare, and quiet and loud.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

From bold to bashful, bewildered to beautiful, this sturdy board book bursts with babies! Sharp, silvery-toned photography captures a multitude of first expressions that will entrance readers young and old.

A quiet baby peers out at the world with huge, thoughtful eyes, while her loud counterpart bangs delightedly on a giant drum. A messy baby wreaks havoc with a bag of flour, while a neat companion poses proudly.

With its invitingly simple, rhythmic text and stunning images of infants, readers will want to keep turning the pages. And on the last page, they will find a special child-safe Mylar mirror and see the baby they know best!

FROM THE CRITICS

Parents Magazine

A toddler can gaze at other kids in these striking black-and-white photos printed on cardboard. And then he's showcased on the last Mylar-mirrored page.

Publishers Weekly