Mom and baby are home alone when DING DONG! Auntie and then Uncle and Nannie and Gran-Gran and the cousins come to visit. And they all want to hug and kiss and squeeze and eat the baby right up because everybody loves the baby SO MUCH! With Helen Oxenbury lending her characteristic warmth and humor to a most exuberant family party, Trish Cooke's rhythmic, cumulative story captures the joy of being the baby in a large extended family a baby who knows that he is absolutely, utterly adored.
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Eulogises urban Afro-Caribbean home life through tenderness and humour ... a book to savour. * TES * Even very young babies can enjoy the illustrations and lilting narrative of a really good picturebook like this one. [...] A colourful and comforting read. * Time Out * "Written with warmth and humour, this portrait of family life is complemented by Helen Oxenbury's striking gouache illustrations of a joyful occasion." * Amnesty.org.uk *
reviews!
"Beautifully written, beautifully illustrated. I love this book." - PAULA DANZINGER, BBC TV'S LIVE AND KICKING "Eulogises urban Afro-Caribbean home life through tenderness and humour...A book to savour." - TES "It is always a delight to see an established artist taking risks, breaking new ground, and succeeding brilliantly." - ANTHONY BROWNE, THE FINANCIAL TIMES
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Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Helen Oxenbury (illustrator). This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0000949794
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Helen Oxenbury (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_460482475
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Helen Oxenbury (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_476539468
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Helen Oxenbury (illustrator). Reprint. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 850168-6
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Helen Oxenbury (illustrator). Reprint. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 6105594-6
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Helen Oxenbury (illustrator). Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # O14B-05899
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Helen Oxenbury (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0763602965I3N00
Seller: Fort Hill International LLC, HILLSBORO, OH, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Good. Helen Oxenbury (illustrator). Paperback Book, Good condition but not perfect, Cover has minor nicks and tears, spine shows some creases from use. Ask Questions and request photos if your buying for the cover and not the content. Items are uploaded with their own individual photo, but when Multiple Items are for sale only one representative photo may be shown. Actual Photos are availible upon request. Seller Inventory # 4ZFLNX00019H
Seller: Blue Marble Books LLC, Fort Thomas, KY, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as Issued. Oxenbury, Helen (illustrator). First Paperback Edition. First paperback edition. illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Seller Inventory # 009240