"More More More," Said the Baby A Caldecott Honor Book

Customer Reviews

great read for 1-2 yr. olds

2006-08-20
While I did not find this book appealing at first glance, my 1 year old loved it- so much so that I renewed it at the library until they would not let me renew it again. I quickly ordered our own copy as this book was an every day read.

A snuggly favorite book for my un-snuggly son

2006-08-14
I got this book as a gift, and just for kicks tried it out one day with my then 10-month old son, who is loving but not snuggly. I was totally amazed that he relaxed into my arms and listened to the book from beginning to end. He didn't even try to tear the pages. At 15 months, he still loves this book and always chooses it over any other if given a choice. I won't begin to speculate how or why, but Vera and the illustrator have captured something magic in these pages and in turn have captured the babies and toddlers who read it.

Would love to give 5 stars... but

2006-07-07
As a book for very young children, I don't believe that the readability of the text should be an issue, especially for a Caldecott Honor Book. The first time I read the book, I didn't really notice it. The 2nd time, the lights were down low because I was rocking my infant to sleep. I found the words nearly impossible to read, especially in Little Guy's story.

I love the concept behind exploring different families and family dynamics and relationships with young children.

Original and delightful

2006-04-21
Reading some of the negative reviews, I was a little apprehensive about the text, but on receiving the parcel I opened the book and with no problem, read it for the first time, out loud. The words tripped easily and joyfully off my tongue and I had no difficulty at all reading them - despite the colourful lettering, the text is large on most pages and distinct enough from the rest of the picture. The rhythm is like natural, playful speech and just the sort of thing one says to babies. Those who find it awkward must be reading it totally the wrong way or else are verbally challenged? As for the art work, it is full of movement, energy and colour, and while not conventionally 'pretty' in depicting the adults, is probably quite a true representation of most of us. If you don't happen to like it, your children undoubtedly will. My two year old son really enjoys the pictures and the stories, is delighted by the babies, and completely relates to the adults, too. Don't be put off by those unfortunate negative reviews.

Cute book

2006-03-22
This book is ok, great repeating book for the "more, more, more" word, but not a great story.

I love this book.

2008-06-10
I love this book, as does my daughter. When I first picked it up, I thought the language was odd, but it really grew on me. This book actually chokes me up when I read it; it is so warm and sweet and beautiful. My daughter loved it as a baby, and still likes it now and then at age 3. The illustrations are wonderful too.

A Favorite for everyone! Great for families that "don't match"

2008-05-22
This book is not only charming, it is also illustrated with pictures of loving families which may not be biologically related to each other-- and not a word is said about it! As an adoptive famiily, we have lots of adoption-related picture books, but it is nice to just have a fun comforting book which shows that loving families come in all colors and they don't need to "match"!

This has been a favorite gift book for me--I give this book to all kinds of families with babies and toddlers and everyone loves it!

For Everyone

2008-03-31
A timeless book about love, this book is for every reader. It should be read and reread by all children(that's all of us) and parents(no matter the age of your children). The book is great poetry,too. The illustration is bright and sunny.It will cheer you up and catch you up.

My 2 yr old loves it!

2008-01-08
Great illustrations, good multicultural representation, and a fun, sing-songy text. My daughter likes to say and do the sign for "more" everytime we come to the word.

Great story

2007-02-07
The story of loving families is wonderful. My kids love it. The print color is odd and the wording is unusual, but after you read it through once its not a problem.