New moms and their babies will love watching Henry say his first word
Baby Henry is under a lot of pressure to say his first word. His parents are all excited about what it will be, but Henry doesn’t see what the big deal is. He says things all the time like “bbbghsh” and “boop,” but no one seems to understand what he means. So, Henry decides that he better start searching for a word. Luckily, just when he needs it most, his first word comes looking for him.
This picture book about learning to talk is the perfect gift for new parents and big brothers and sisters. Watching Henry hit this developmental milestone is a treat, and new moms will melt when they find out what Henry's first word is.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
happy and playful
By DiapersandDaydreams
Henry is a cute little baby boy, happy and playful, having fun at home with his dog, mom and dad. He is full of “bbbghs” and “oohs” and “boops” and thinks he is communicating his needs and wants clearly to his parents until…they start to have trouble understanding what he means. Henry decides he better start searching for that first word to clear the air. He looks in his toybox, under his blanket, and even checks in with the neighborhood animals to get some tips, but he cannot find his first word any. And then he realizes his is sitting out in the yard all alone. His mama is nowhere to be seen. This makes Henry nervous and scared! He needs her, bad! Maybe this baby crisis will lure that first word to his sweet, quivering little lips…!The first time I read this book cover to cover I exclaimed out loud to my husband, “I love this book! You have to read it NOW!”. I was serious. He sat down and we read it together. “I love this book, too” he said. This may be because we are two parents playing the waiting game for all the first words to start making an appearance. But it is also the lovableness of this sweet story, the little boy is just a ray of the everyday sunshine, and watching him try to communicate in his limited but expressive way is real and endearing. The illustrations by author Lindsay Ward are absolutely perfect – from Henry’s rosy cheeks to his chubby belly to his footie pajamas. The pencil outlining the muted colors bring a magic touch to this book, which is full of color and emotion and life-with-a-baby realness. The text is short, sweet and clever and I guarantee Moms and Dads everywhere will find reading baby Henry’s thoughts to be as humorous as I did! Finally, the book has a brilliant and hilarious ending that will strike a cord and make you laugh out loud! Read more at www.diapers-and-daydreams.com !
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.Five Stars
By Carol A. Petrie
This is just adorable!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Great for reading to babies and toddlers.
By M. Zemke
Perfect book with wonderful illustrations.
