

Like Ajmera's earlier books connected with the nonprofit organization Global Fund for Children, such as To Be a Kid (1999) and Be My Neighbor (2004), this title seeks to form a broad, inclusive sense of community. This introduces young children to their neighbors throughout the world by providing clear photographs of babies in Guatemala, Thailand, Greenland, Mali, the U.S., India, South Africa, Fiji, Peru, Afghanistan, Malawi, Spain, Iraq, Rwanda, and Bhutan. Second, today's babies will grow up in a world that is, increasingly, a global neighborhood.


First, babies like to look at faces, particularly the faces of other babies. In an era hewn, board books too often recycle picture book stores intended for older children, here's one that is just right for babies and toddlers.*Starred Review* Striking in its simplicity and effectiveness, this colorful board book takes into account two fundamental facts. Appearing phrase by phrase at the bottom of the pages, the book's complete text reads, "Wherever they live, / wherever they go, / whatever they wear, / whatever they feel, / babies everywhere / are beautiful, / special, / and loved." Attuned to its audience, the book's close-ups emphasize the children's faces and create a feeling of connection between subject and viewer. Each page features a single child in a photo shown against a rich, solid background color. Like Ajmera's earlier books connected with the nonprofit organization Global Fund for Children, such as To Be a Kid and Be My Neighbor, this title seeks a broad, inclusive sense of community. ♦ Striking in its simplicity and effectiveness, this colorful board book takes into account two fundamental facts.
