Mustache Baby

Written by Bridget Heos · Illustrated by Joy Ang

Part of the Mustache Baby series

A baby born with a mustache faces a good vs. evil dilemma.

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,389 ratings

40 pages· 309 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD380L

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Bookroo's summary

Baby Billy enters the world with an unusual feature—a mustache. Initially, it seems heroic as he plays cowboy and cop. But when the mustache curls villainously, Billy's family fears the worst. Will his mustache lead him down a path of crime, or can he choose a different destiny? This whimsical tale explores identity and choice with humor and charm.

From the publisher

When Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his family takes it in stride. They are reassured when he nobly saves the day in imaginary-play sessions as a cowboy or cop and his mustache looks good-guy great. But as time passes, their worst fears are confirmed when little Billy’s mustache starts to curl up at the ends in a suspiciously villainous fashion. Sure enough, “Billy’s disreputable mustache led him into a life of dreadful crime.” Plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor and cartoonish illustrations make this the perfect baby-shower gift for a mustachioed father-to-be.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 309
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD380L

Themes & topics

Books about mischief Books about babies Books about family Books about new babies Books about birthdays

What readers & critics say

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“This book is amazingly clever, absolutely enjoyable, and I love that so much of the story is told visually through the illustrations (which are amazing!)”

Marmee

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