Play, Baby: Disney Baby

Don't let this little cover image thwart you from finding this sweet board book! I had trouble finding a larger pic, maybe because attached to the top back cover is a clever rattle handle. Little hands will grab and hold onto this one!

Play, Baby, a Disney baby board book, features multicultural children with superimposed Disney characters, playing together. Dumbo shakes a rattle, the dalmatians stack cups, while Cinderella's mice help a tot push a ball.

I found the graphic combination charming. The palette is gentle and retro, causing the red handle to pop. The left spreads carry text and silhouettes of the Disney characters.

Grab Play, Baby for your totz and rattle around sweet images and words!

Play, Baby
Disney Press, 2010

Hugs and Kisses: Sara Miller

Joan and I don't often review licensed character board books, but every now and then, one just grabs our hearts. Disney Baby Hugs and Kisses is my pick for this week. It's from the series "Together Time."

With satin heart cutouts, your totz can count along as favorite Disney characters share their love with precious babies.

"Baby loves hugs and kisses
from three cute kittens.
Can you count three kittens,
Baby?

Cinderella's mice, the Aristocat kittens, and even Baloo share their love. The final spread shows a mother hugging a baby with the assurance, "I love you, Baby!"

How can you not love this board book? Pick it up now or for Valentine's Day. Share a few hugs and kisses.

Hugs and Kisses
by Sara Miller
illustrated by Disney Storybook Artists
photography by Anthony Nex
Disney Enterprises, Inc., 2010