" Baby Belly" - a bookwrap

This sweet book is a treat.... I love it! 

Unwrapping 

"Baby Belly"
By Patricia Martin
Illustrated by Rocio Bonilla


* Ages: Baby-3
* Grade Level: PS+
* Board Book: 20 pages
* Series: Get Ready Board Books
Publisher: Magination Press 
* Pub. Date: February 4, 2020
* Language: English


"Get Ready Series" 

This new series of cleverly wordless board books with bright illustrations will delight little ones and their parents and provides an endless opportunity to engage with toddlers their own storytelling and interpretation of what they see in the book. Super sweet and appealing, little kids will see themselves in the stories as the books in this series will capture a family’s experience.

Editorial Review

“As mom's belly gets bigger and bigger, a young child watches and wonders…. the book allows little ones to provide their own narrative, and expecting parents can use it to encourage conversation on the upcoming event…. A sweet addition to the new-sibling bookshelf.”—Kirkus Reviews

Unwrapping Some Fabulous Illustrations 

The Book

This book contains an overload of cuteness in it.  It is so sweet and begs to be shared with wee siblings that are soon to become a big brother or sister. 

It is from the series "Get Ready Board Books" and is a Spanish import.  

"Baby Belly" is a wordless short book that highlights the observations of an adorable, curious little boy who watches his mommy's tummy get bigger and bigger and bigger as the baby inside of her grows and grows and grows.  He's not quite sure what is causing the expansion.... maybe she has a balloon tucked in there?  The book is lovely because it gives a chance for a child and his mother ( and the other members of the family) to exchange what is truly happening inside of her.  There are many opportunities for questions and understanding of this magical event that will be exciting to all when the new baby finally arrives in their home. 

The illustrations are truly wonderful. Inspiring the "lookers" and "page-turner" to give a voice to them.  I would suggest that this book would be a perfect gift to pass on to a family who is awaiting the birth of a brand new baby.  Storywraps highly recommends this book!  

Storywraps Rating - 5 +++ HUGS!!!!!

Meet the Author 

Patricia Martín is a writer, former literary agent and editorial director of Flamboyant publishing house in Spain. She is a winner of the Ciutat de Badalona Prize for juvenile literature. She lives in Spain.

The Illustrator 

Rocio Bonilla has a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona and a postgraduate certificate in Education. Her art combines illustration with mural painting. Rocio is the author and illustrator of several books, and What Color is A Kiss? was the winner of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture Best Book Award 2015.. Her work has been translated and published in more than fifteen countries. Visit rociobonilla.com.

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