The Boss Baby
by:
Marla Frazee (author)
From the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss. The boss baby is used to getting his way--drinks made to order 24/7, his private jet plane, and meetings around the clock. But when his demands aren't getting proper responses, he has to go to new lengths to achieve the...
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From the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss. The boss baby is used to getting his way--drinks made to order 24/7, his private jet plane, and meetings around the clock. But when his demands aren't getting proper responses, he has to go to new lengths to achieve the attention he deserves. Marla Frazee brings her signature wit and humor--along with adorable illustrations--to a book that explores the effect of one family's very unusual new arrival.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781442401679 (1442401672)
Publish date: August 31st 2010
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
This is definitely one of those picture books that is as enjoyable for adults as for kids, if not more so. While children may giggle at the "boss baby" in his little business-suit onesie and his furrowed brow, only adults will truly appreciate the horrible hours he requires of his "employees" or the...
I've just finished the board book edition and I can't help but think this would be more appropriately housed in the New Parents section of the bookstore/library because, really, cute as it is, it's pretty much the basic truth of having a baby in the house.
As soon as Boss Baby arrives, he takes total control of the house. Sets up office in the middle of the room, hold meetings at all hours of the night, and throws fits when things aren't exactly his way. Eventually, his employees aren't responding fast enough so Boss Baby has to resort to new tactics ...
Funny, wonderfully illustrated picture book. Full review here:http://www.mangamaniaccafe.com/?p=4487
Parents will appreciate this more than kids.
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