This Baby. That Baby.
What’s inside...
In this bouncy, playful picture book for very young listeners, follow two baby friends who live in facing buildings through their day--playing, singing, and napping--till they meet in the park! Somewhere in the big, big city two happy babies look out their morning windows at the very same time. Just what will these two babies do today? Well, this baby meows like her cat, and that baby barks like his dog. This mellow baby listens to a story, and that rambunctious baby sings a song. Soon enough, both babies get hungry...and a bit cranky. How will this Mama and that Papa help them feel better? Perhaps a play date in the park will help! Critically acclaimed and award-winning creators--author Cari Best and illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh--team up for this delightful read-aloud that will have listeners clapping and giggling right alongside this baby and that baby.
Discussion points
How do you think the baby felt when he met the new friend?
What was your favorite part of the baby’s day and why?
Why do you think the babies behaved differently in the story?
What would you do if you met a new baby friend like in the book?
How do you think the story would change if it was about an animal instead of a baby?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings and thoughts about the story. Use expressions and voice modulations to make the reading session more lively and engaging. Relate the babies' experiences in the book to your child's own experiences to make it more relatable. After reading, consider revisiting favorite illustrations or scenes to deepen understanding and retention. Ask your child to imagine a new ending or an additional character to encourage creativity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Celebrating Individuality
Explanation: The book portrays babies engaging in various activities, showcasing their unique preferences and skills.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to appreciate and embrace their own and others’ unique traits and talents in daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Understanding Emotions
Explanation: Through the depiction of different emotional expressions of the babies, the book helps children identify and label feelings.
Real-World Application: Assists children in recognizing their own emotions and those of others, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence.
Example Lesson: Language Skills
Explanation: The rhythmic and repetitive text in 'This Baby. That Baby.' aides in vocabulary building and language acquisition.
Real-World Application: Supports language development as children repeat phrases and engage in discussions about the book.
Example Lesson: Social Skills
Explanation: By showing babies in various social settings, the book highlights the importance of social interaction.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of play and cooperation with peers, which are essential in everyday social environments.