Babies like ME!

A flap book with some well thought out paper engineering which makes comparisons between human and animal behaviour. Thus, a human baby is seen tucked into a sling carried by dad just as as young seahorse is carried in its father's pouch. Other animals include stripey zebras, speedy little ostriches, slippery baby otters and tiny marmosets. The language used is simple but memorable, and the illustrations are colourful and detailed. There is such a lot to talk about as the pages are lifted or turned. For a first book experience for a baby, this could be a real winner. Good to see Doyle writing for such a young audience.