Because You Are My Baby
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Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2007

Because You Are My Baby

Written by Jennifer Ward · Illustrated by Sylvia Long

A mother's love echoes through the desert night.

3.5 Goodreads · 44 ratings
32 pages· ~460L
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Bookroo's summary

In a tender tale, a mama coyote serenades the moon while a human mother cradles her baby to sleep. This story beautifully parallels the universal bond between mothers and their young, capturing the essence of love shared across species. With enchanting illustrations, it invites parents and children to explore the warmth and connection that transcends the human world, offering a soothing bedtime journey through the desert night. What lessons will these mothers impart as they guide their little ones through life's early steps?

From the publisher

I’ll teach you everything I know, and guide you as you learn and grow, because you are my baby. A mama coyote sings moon songs through the night just as a mama human cuddles her baby and lays her down to sleep. This precious story illustrates that the love a mother feels for her child is not unlike the affection animal mothers in the desert show their offspring. Beautifully written text is lovingly complemented by Sylvia Long’s wonderful illustrations, making this an important book for parents and children to share together.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
0–3
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~460L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about new babiesBooks about familyBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about social themes
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
October 27, 2007
First published
October 15, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780873589116

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