Book Descriptions
for Baby Says by John Steptoe
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
A toddler continually drops a toy for an older brother to pick up. The two African-American siblings play side-by-side in an almost wordless scenario. The baby uses simple verbal expressions while learning to communicate. (Ages 1-3)
CCBC Choices 1988. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1988. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
The legendary Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author and illustrator John Steptoe shares the story of a baby who desperately wants to get his older brother’s attention.
Spare text and lively illustrations tell the story of two brothers at opposite ends of a room. The older brother plays with blocks on the floor, while a curious baby boy watches intently from his crib.
After repeatedly trying to get his big brother’s attention, Baby finally gets what he wants—but not before a few silly, giggle-inducing incidents occur!
This classic sibling story continues to entrance.
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.