please, baby, please

Written by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee · Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Experience the chaos and joy of toddlerhood's ups and downs.

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,369 ratings

32 pages· ~470L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the whirlwind of toddlerhood with Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee's playful exploration of parenting's highs and lows. From sandbox adventures to bedtime battles, each moment is vividly captured, offering a humorous and heartfelt glimpse into the unpredictable world of raising a child. Will bedtime ever be peaceful? Discover the delightful chaos that every family can relate to, brought to life with vibrant illustrations by Kadir Nelson. This charming tale invites readers to relive the exuberant and tender moments of early childhood again and again.

From the publisher

Go back to bed, baby, please, baby, please. Not on your HEAD, baby baby baby, please!… From moments fussy to fond, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, producer Tonya Lewis Lee, present a behind-the-scenes look at the chills, spills, and unequivocal thrills of bringing up baby! Vivid illustrations from celebrated artist Kadir Nelson evoke toddlerhood from sandbox to high chair to crib, and families everywhere will delight in sharing these exuberant moments again and agai

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Reading age: 2–5
Audience: Board
Lexile: ~470L

Themes & topics

Books about family Books about toddlers Books about health and daily living Books about daily activities Books about mother and child

What readers & critics say

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4.0

“Great illustrations, but I don't love how the entire time it's the mom telling off the baby . . . realistic, but not what I want to bring to my story time.”

Marmee

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