
A parent would reach for this book to share a special moment of connection with their own baby or to help a young child understand and anticipate the arrival of a new sibling. This delightful board book asks the simple question "Who?" on each page, followed by a celebration of all the things babies do: looking, listening, smelling, tasting, and touching. It’s a sensory tour of a baby’s world, filled with wonder and discovery. With its rhythmic, repetitive text and charmingly diverse illustrations of babies and their loving families, the book radiates warmth, joy, and unconditional love. It’s a perfect first book for validating a baby’s own experiences and a gentle, positive introduction for a soon-to-be big brother or sister.
None. The book is universally positive and focuses on love, family, and sensory exploration. It is a very safe and gentle read for all families.
A child from 6 months to 2 years old who is just beginning to notice the world and their own body. Also, a 2 to 3 year old who is expecting a new sibling and needs a gentle, positive, and concrete introduction to what babies are like and what they do.
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Sign in to write a reviewNone needed. This book can be read cold. The simple, repetitive structure makes it immediately accessible. A parent might want to take time to point out the different families and babies to reinforce the message of diversity and love. A parent is looking for a first book to read with their baby that feels special and connected. Or, they have just announced a new baby is on the way to their toddler and want a book to start the conversation in a very simple, non-threatening way.
A baby (0-1) will enjoy the rhythm of the language, the bright, high-contrast illustrations, and the faces of other babies. A toddler (1-2) will start to connect the words (looking, touching) to their own actions. A preschooler (2-3), especially one expecting a sibling, will take away a concrete understanding of what babies do and see it as a positive, loving experience.
While many books celebrate babies, this one's strength is its specific focus on the five senses as the baby's primary way of experiencing the world. The combination of Robie Harris's child development expertise with Chris Raschka's energetic, expressive art creates a book that feels both educational and emotionally resonant. The explicit, joyful diversity of families is also a key feature.
This simple board book follows a repetitive question and answer format. Each spread asks "Who?" and then answers by describing a baby using one of the five senses (e.g., "Who is looking?"). The book showcases a variety of diverse babies and loving caregivers (parents, grandparents, same-sex couples) engaging in these simple, universal actions. It culminates in a joyful celebration of the baby being loved by their family.
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