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Baby Babka, the Gorgeous Genius
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Baby Babka, the Gorgeous Genius Hardcover - 2004

by Zalben, Jane Breskin

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Before the new baby is born, Beryl calls it Babka, hoping it will be a girl as sweet as Mama’s delicious chocolate dessert. When it finally arrives, though, Beryl is disappointed. Not only is the baby another boy (she already has one little brother, Sam), but he has a stupid name and is just a big dumb lump, not the gorgeous genius the grownups say he is. However, her wise Uncle Morty has a few tricks up his sleeve. With a little magic and a little assistance from Mama, the aunts, and some old baby pictures, their Uncle Morty helps Beryl and Sam see that some things are true and unchanging, like the sun in the sky above and a family’s love.
Sharp and witty illustrations from popular artist Victoria Chess punctuate this easy-to-read chapter book about a unique and loving family.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Details

  • Title Baby Babka, the Gorgeous Genius
  • Author Zalben, Jane Breskin
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition American ed
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 38
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
  • Date 2004-09-30
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 38926559-6
  • ISBN 9780618234899 / 0618234896
  • Weight 0.65 lbs (0.29 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.08 x 7.6 x 0.4 in (20.52 x 19.30 x 1.02 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Library of Congress subjects Brothers and sisters, Babies
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003027700
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

Summary

Before the new baby is born, Beryl calls it Babka, hoping it will be a girl as sweet as Mama’s delicious chocolate dessert. When it finally arrives, though, Beryl is disappointed. Not only is the baby another boy (she already has one little brother, Sam), but he has a stupid name and is just a big dumb lump, not the gorgeous genius the grownups say he is. However, her wise Uncle Morty has a few tricks up his sleeve. With a little magic and a little assistance from Mama, the aunts, and some old baby pictures, their Uncle Morty helps Beryl and Sam see that some things are true and unchanging, like the sun in the sky above and a family’s love.
Sharp and witty illustrations from popular artist Victoria Chess punctuate this easy-to-read chapter book about a unique and loving family.

Media reviews

"funny, heartwarming early chapter book...Chess's soft, rounded, dePaola-style illustrations are as warm, comical, and appealing as the story." KIRKUS Kirkus Reviews

"an appetizing balance of tart and sweet...As a chapter-by-chapter readaloud or readalone, this offers a cozy and personable story"BCCB Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"hilarious and warm story...cartoon illustrations add personality and humor to the characters...this story is a delight." SLJ, starred School Library Journal, Starred

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