Wild Baby

Written and illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld

A young ape's jungle adventure tests a mother's patience and love.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.7/5 Goodreads · 329 ratings

36 pages· ~420L

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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant jungle, a carefree young ape dashes wildly, leaving a trail of chaos. Her worried mother races to keep up, ensuring her curious child avoids trouble, from dancing on bears to tugging leopard tails. This playful tale, told in simple rhyme, captures the unpredictable yet loving bond between parent and child. Will the mother manage to keep her adventurous baby safe? Discover the surprises that await in this heartwarming story of love and mischief.

From the publisher

The author-illustrator of The Rabbit Listened and Good Dog captures the incredible bond between parent and child with this exuberant picture book about a carefree young ape who goes barreling through the jungle…and the worried mom who must chase after. As her baby goes on a mad dash through the jungle, it’s up to mama to make sure the curious little orangutan doesn’t get into too much trouble—like dancing on a bear, bouncing on an elephant, or even pulling on a leopard’s tail. But when you have a wild baby, life is full of surprises! With a simple, playful rhyme, this adorable and humorous story illustrates the oftentimes chaotic but always loving bond between parent and child. This board book edition is perfect for little hands. Wild Baby is sure to capture the heart of fans of Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Smriti Prasadam-Halls, and anyone with a wild child of their own!

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