Baby's Got the Blues cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 285
Points per Word 0.001754
Page Count 28
Points per Page 0.017857

Description

In "Baby's Got the Blues," a baby character experiences the common frustrations of infant life, including being unable to walk, talk, or chew solid food. The story depicts everyday baby challenges such as soggy diapers, mushy meals, and sleeping in a crib. Written in a blues-inspired style, the book humorously explores the woes of babyhood from the baby's perspective.

Quick Summary

"Baby's Got the Blues" turns everyday baby frustrations into a hilarious blues song that parents and kids will crack up reading together. Kids will giggle at the funny illustrations of a grumpy baby listing all the things they can't do yet, from walking to chewing, set to a catchy musical rhythm. If your kid loves silly stories like "The Going to Bed Book" by Sandra Boynton, they'll be singing the blues right along with this little one. This book is ideal for children in grades K-2, especially those ages 4 to 7 who enjoy humorous picture books.