Avocado Baby

By John Burningham,

Book cover of Avocado Baby

Book description

The Hargraves want their new baby to grow up big and strong. But the puny mite will hardly eat a thing. One day Mrs Hargraves finds an avocado in the fruit bowl and the baby gobbles it up. Soon, the strangest things start to happen...

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked Avocado Baby as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The baby in this book won’t eat anything he’s offered – a situation most parents will identify with – until, in despair, his mother finds an avocado in the fruit bowl. From then on he has a favourite food – and it turns him into an immensely strong superhero!

From Mary's list on babies.

If you love Avocado Baby...

Ad

Book cover of The Complete Eldercare Planner: Where to Start, Which Questions to Ask, and How to Find Help

The Complete Eldercare Planner By Joy Loverde,

Trusted for more than three decades by family caregivers and professionals alike, this comprehensive and reassuring caregiving guide offers the crucial information you need to look after your elders and plan for the future.

Being a caregiver for aging parents, close friends and family, and other elders in your life…

Want books like Avocado Baby?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 90 books like Avocado Baby.

Browse books like Avocado Baby

Book cover of The Baby's Catalogue
Book cover of Mog and the Baby
Book cover of A Baby Sister for Frances

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,609

readers submitted
so far, will you?

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in infants, superheros, and presidential biography?

Infants 40 books
Superheros 117 books