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I Was Born a Baby Hardcover – Picture Book, April 26, 2022

by Meg Fleming (Author), Brandon James Scott (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
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Don’t miss this irresistible read-aloud in the vein of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom—with catchy rhymes and bold, silly art about baby animals and the names they share!

I was born a baby and grew into a kid…

Soon all the other baby animals can’t help but share what they are called and what they grew up into! Readers will learn about owlettes, pufflings, and more. But when the chick, calf, cub, and pup realize they share their names with several other species, they can’t believe it. “No way! No how! That can't be true!” becomes a catchy, energetic refrain readers will love chanting.

The text invites readers to predict what the baby animal is by using context clues and checking the endpapers to see if they guessed right.

The strong rhythm and unexpected discoveries of the baby animal kingdom, plus deadpan humor and wonderfully expressive art, will spark a conversation about names and nature and leave readers wanting to read it aloud again and again.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    9.25 x 0.75 x 11.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  7. Publication date
    April 26, 2022
  8. ISBN-10
    0063157217
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0063157217
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K-Gr 2—Adorable, simplified illustrations of wide-eyed baby animals appear in colorful scenes alongside their formal diminutives: "calves" for young giraffes, whales, and hippos; "chicks" for different kinds of birds. In a funny first-person narration, and along with a surprised-looking Black child, the animals tell readers what they are: "I was born a baby." "I was born a colt." "I was born a piglet." "I was born a billy goat." In briskly rhythmic text, Fleming then expounds on the life cycle of a few creatures, e.g., tadpole, to froglet, to toadlet. In another case, the conversation is about all the "kids" who aren't actually human. It's a lighthearted look at naming and categorization, and not intended to be comprehensive; the emphasis is on babies, erratic naming conventions, and the joy of being young. VERDICT Other volumes take this topic on, but for educators seeking a breezy approach, this is a nice addition to the shelves.—Amanda Chacon

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Scott’s digitally rendered critters are wide-eyed and full of personality, and scenes vividly capture the absurdity afoot, echoing Fleming’s rhythmic prose, which emphasizes the silliness of language and introduces vocabulary-building terms. — Publishers Weekly

Cool and informative. — Booklist

This clever book is STEM for the smallest set of readers, and kids will not only enjoy a new adventure but will learn the real names of baby animals—so cute! — tinybeans.com

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (April 26, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063157217
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063157217
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.75 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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  1. Brandon James Scott

    Brandon James Scott

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    By day Brandon is a Creative Director working in animation, and by night he illustrates children’s books.

    Brandon is the illustrator of A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree (author, Daniel Bernstrom), I was Born a Baby and I live in a Tree Trunk (author, Meg Fleming), Cow Says Meow (author, Kirsti Call) and The Dog Who Wanted to Fly (author, Kathy Stinson). In animation, Brandon has worked on a range of hit series including his own creation, the award-winning Justin Time. He's helped make other shows like True and the Rainbow Kingdom, Pikwik Pack and Paw Patrol. For him, it's all about making art that is silly, wondrous, and full of adventure.

    A born and raised Canadian, he currently lives with his wife and two children in Toronto.

    see brandonjamesscott.com or @brandonmighty on twitter

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    Meg Fleming

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    Meg Fleming is an award-winning children’s book author, a fan of all dogs and a big-time laugher. Also, a voice teacher, Meg draws on her love of rhythm, rhyme, and lyricism to create and imagine stories.

    Meg is the author of Sounds Like School Spirit (illus. Lucy Ruth Cummins), which landed the #1 spot of The Today Show’s list of Best Back-to-School books, Sometimes Rain (illus. Diana Sudyka), an ALA Top 10 Picture Book for Sustainability, I Heart You (illus. Sarah Jane Wright), a Children’s Fiction Honoree Winner from the Society of Midland Authors, Ready, Set, Sail! (illus. Luke Flowers), an Illinois Good Reads selection, Here Comes Ocean (illus. Paola Zakimi) and Ready, Set, Build! (illus. Jarvis)—all of which have received critical acclaim from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, The Washington Post and the like… but most importantly, Meg’s books have become beloved treasures to children of all ages.

    Be on the lookout for Meg’s forthcoming books, I Was Born A Baby (illus. Brandon James Scott), Wondering Around (illus. Richard Jones), Rock That Vote (illus. Lucy Ruth Cummins) and I Live In A Tree Trunk (illus. Brandon James Scott).

    Meg lives outside of San Francisco with her husband, three kids and their much-loved golden retriever named Opal. Visit her at www.megfleming.net

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5.0 out of 5 stars Instant Favorite
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022
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We found this book at our library and my son was devastes when we had to return it. He asked to read it at least 3 times a day. The book is very catchy and even at 2 years old he was memorizing the words and reading along with us. I’ve since bought him a copy and another as a gift. The illustrations are also adorable.
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Patricia Toht
5.0 out of 5 stars Re-read-ability!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2022
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The 6 yo has asked for this one over and over again! The rhythm makes it so fun to read aloud - almost like a cheer - and she is fascinated by the animals that share their “baby name”. The end papers cleverly summarize the information, too.
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H. Giunta
5.0 out of 5 stars Super cute illustrations and story
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022
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I work in a library, when this came across my desk I knew I needed a copy for someone! I bought it for my niece. It's a super cute book, the illustrations are fantastic and it's a great purchase for your child's library!
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Khloe M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun. Cute way to learn what different animal babies are called.
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2023
Cute and fun book and charming illustrations
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, Fun and Easy for Parents to Read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2022
This book is amazing! It rhymes and flows perfectly so makes it easy for any parent to read. Our 9 month old baby loves it... the images and repetition get him to sit still and stay interested. Great for any family or as a gift to new parents!
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Ashley S
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Informative!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022
Baby animals share the names they go by and what they grow to be. Some animal babies learn they go by the same name and they can't believe it. The sparse, rhyming, humorous text paired with large and bold illustrations make this an informative and entertaining quick read aloud for little ones like my 4yo.
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JustHales
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and clever
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
This book is a hilarious book that introduces kids to vocabulary about various animal babies. It is sure to make adults and kids laugh and is perfect for the primary classroom. I can't wait to share it with my first graders!
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