Wild Baby

Description

The author-illustrator of The Rabbit Listened and Good Dog captures the incredible bond between parent and child with this exuberant picture book about a carefree young ape who goes barreling through the jungle...and the worried mom who must chase after. As her baby goes on a mad dash through the jungle, it's up to mama to make sure the curious little orangutan doesn't get into too much trouble-like dancing on a bear, bouncing on an elephant, or even pulling on a leopard's tail. But when you have a wild baby, life is full of surprises! With a simple, playful rhyme, this adorable and humorous story illustrates the oftentimes chaotic but always loving bond between parent and child. Wild Baby is sure to capture the heart of fans of Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Smriti Prasadam-Halls, and anyone with a wild child of their own!

Cori Doerrfeld is the author-illustrator of several books for children, including Good Dog, The Rabbit Listened, and Little Bunny Foo Foo: The Real Story. She wrote this story as an homage to her daughter, Charli, who was a fearless, impulsive, wild baby who always kept Cori on her toes. Cori and Charli live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the rest of their family. You can visit Cori online at www.coridoerrfeld.com.

Praise for Wild Baby: "Giggly fun for little ones. A great pick for helping children develop their emotional intelligence. Great for preschool libraries and for bedtime at home." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Doerrfeld's forest illustrations have marvelous momentum, striking the right balance between mischievous energy, little monkey glee, and the genuine seriousness of the situation." - Publishers Weekly Praise for Good Dog: "The pup's struggles and emotions are ingeniously conveyed. This delightful story will appeal to everyone from younger preschoolers to new readers to dog lovers of any age" - Kirkus Reviews "Good Dog stole my heart. A satisfying tale of a stray dog who finds his person." - New York Times Book Review