What Shall We Do with the Boo-hoo Baby?
What Shall We Do with the Boo-hoo Baby? by Cressida Cowell is a charming picture book published by Scholastic Press in 2000. This 32-page edition, written in English, presents a delightful scenario where a crying baby prompts a group of animals to brainstorm various ways to comfort him. The story unfolds as the dog, cow, duck, and cat each suggest different solutions, leading to a series of humorous attempts to soothe the baby.
Readers will find a playful exploration of family dynamics and the challenges of caring for a new baby. The animals’ efforts include offering food, suggesting a bath, and engaging in playtime, all depicted with simple outlines and friendly expressions that appeal to young audiences. The use of animal sounds and the baby’s cries creates an interactive experience, making it suitable for story hours. The soft color palette enhances the inviting atmosphere, encouraging engagement and participation from children as they respond to the narrative.
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The baby is crying and the animals don’t know what to do. The dog says, “Feed him!” so the cow, duck, cat, and dog bring all sorts of inappropriate foodstuffs and comfort Baby with “Moo,” “Quack,” “Meow,” and “Bow-wow.” When the baby boo-hoo-hoos again, the cat suggests a bath. When that works only briefly, the animals try playtime. When that doesn’t work, they put him to bed. By then the animals are tuckered out, and the baby smiles while they nap. Godon creates her characters with simple outlines, button eyes, and friendly expressions, and the baby cries in classic, round-mouthed fashion, two teeth showing. Pale yellow and blue backgrounds make for a daylight look indoors, and the simple repetition of animal sounds and baby boo-hoos will have story-hour audiences responding in kind.
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