B Is for Baby

This heartwarming picture book by Atinuke tells the story of a big brother tasked with delivering a basket of bananas to his Baba in the next village. Unbeknownst to him, his adventurous baby sibling has hitched a ride on his bicycle. The narrative is a delightful 'B' alliteration journey through a vibrant West African landscape, past baobab trees, birds, and butterflies. It's a charming story about family bonds, responsibility, and the joy of discovery, perfect for little ones learning about language and the world around them.

“A circular tale of family love with visual rewards. . . . There’s no denying the joy in this book.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) B is for Baby. B is for Brother. B is for going to see Baba! One morning after breakfast, Baby’s big brother is getting ready to take the basket of bananas all the way to Baba’s bungalow in the next village. He’ll have to go along the bumpy road, past the baobab trees, birds, and butterflies, and all the way over the bridge. But what he doesn’t realize is that his very cute, very curious baby sibling has stowed away on his bicycle! Little ones learning about language will love sounding out the words in this playful, vibrantly illustrated story set in West Africa.