This is a nicely-tuned unexpected ending to the story, and the strong, painterly illustrations are quite superb.

- Elizabeth Schlenther, Book for Keeps

An endearing depiction of a scenario all too familiar to many families with small babies, which is amusingly and sympathetically illustrated in Ken Wilson-Max's trademark style.

BookTrust

A sweet family story simply told with lovely repetition and, of course, the wonderful alliteration of the title.

Books I Read My Son

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A lovely story about an extended family working together, which will appeal to all those who have ever wondered what to do with a bawling baby.

Parents in Touch

A humorous and tender family story with special parent appeal.

- Angela Redfern, School Library Association

A fun picture book with bold, bright illustrations that are truly engaging for young and old.

- Jayne Howarth, Carousel Reviews

Baby Ruby won't stop crying. Dad gives her a bath, Mum gives her a feed, Nana takes her for a drive and Grandad walks her around the garden. But Ruby keeps on bawling. At last her brother Theo has a go and sings her a special song he makes up. The whole family are so tired after all of this, they fall asleep - all except Ruby.
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Baby Ruby won't stop crying. Dad gives her a bath, Mum gives her a feed, Nana takes her for a drive and Grandad walks her around the garden. But Ruby keeps on bawling. At last her brother Theo has a go and sings her a special song he makes up. The whole family are so tired after all of this, they fall asleep - all except Ruby.
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A warm family story about a baby that won't stop crying and an older brother who saves the day.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781848530171
Publisert
2010
Utgiver
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Vekt
130 gr
Høyde
232 mm
Bredde
232 mm
Dybde
3 mm
Aldersnivå
JN, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
24

Omslagsdesign eller illustrasjon av
Illustratør

Biografisk notat

Malaika Rose Stanley grew up in Birmingham. She has worked as a teacher in Zambia, Uganda, Germany, Switzerland and Britain. She is now a full-time writer. She occasionally runs creativity and writing workshops for children and adults. Her publications include Man Hunt, Operation X and Dad Alert (Orchard), Getting Bigger (Nelson Thornes) and short stories for anthologies and literacy packs.
Malaika also enjoys travel, yoga, jazz singing, reading, watching football and gardening. She lives with her family in north London.