Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Bandgt;A new baby shows everyone whoand#8217;s really in charge in this hilarious board book from Caldecott Honoree Marla Frazee.andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;From the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss.andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;The boss baby is used to getting his wayand#8212;drinks made to order 24/7, a private jet, and meetings around the clock. But when his demands arenand#8217;t getting proper responses, he has to go to new lengths to achieve the attention he deserves.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Marla Frazee brings her signature wit and humorand#8212;along with adorable illustrationsand#8212;to a book that explores the effect of one familyand#8217;s very unusual new arrival. This Classic Board Book edition is perfect for the youngest of readers (and the smallest of hands)!
Review
"The concept is cute and the execution witty and efficient, with an agreeably concise (and straight-faced) text allowing plenty of room for the pictures to deliver the punch lines...Sure to be this year's baby-shower hit."--andlt;Iandgt;The Horn Book Magazineandlt;/Iandgt;
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andlt;Bandgt;* andlt;/Bandgt;"This wry picture book will appeal to parents, of course, but also to siblings who see a new baby demand so much of mom and dadand#8217;s time and energy.and#8221; --andlt;Iandgt;Kirkus Reviewsandlt;/Iandgt;, starred review
Review
andlt;Bandgt;* andlt;/Bandgt;"The author again proves her storytelling chops and her artistic genius in this tongue-in-cheek tale in which text and image overlap seamlessly to deliver a perfectly timed punch line. Parents and older siblings will best appreciate both the visual humor and the new-baby blues presented here. Offer this read-aloud to families experiencing their own infantile corporate takeover."--andlt;Iandgt;School Library Journalandlt;/Iandgt;, starred review
Review
andlt;Bandgt;* andlt;/Bandgt;"In a perfect pick-me-up for both older siblings and bleary-eyed new parents, Frazee hilariously parses their new status. The brilliant baby-as-boss metaphor drives the book from the start...Clever and empathetic, this book is an especially apropos choice for the baby shower circuit."--andlt;Iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/Iandgt;, starred review
Review
"Paired with perfectly timed, deadpan text, Frazeeand#8217;s artwork is as slyly comic and artfully expressive as ever."--andlt;Iandgt;Booklistandlt;/Iandgt;
Synopsis
A new baby shows everyone who's really in charge in this hilarious picture book from two-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee.
DreamWorks's animated Boss Baby--featuring the voices of Alec Baldwin and Kevin Spacey--bursts onto the big screen on Spring 2017
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, a private jet, 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.
Synopsis
A new baby shows everyone who's really in charge in this hilarious picture book from two-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee. DreamWorks Animation's The Boss Baby--featuring the voice of Alec Baldwin--is now an Oscar-nominated motion picture inspired by Marla Frazee's beloved picture book
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, a private jet, 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.
Synopsis
andlt;iandgt;From the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/iandgt;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. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;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.
About the Author
Marla Frazee has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including andlt;iandgt;God Got a Dogandlt;/iandgt; by Cynthia Rylant; andlt;iandgt;Stars andlt;/iandgt;by Mary Lyn Ray; andlt;iandgt;All the Worldandlt;/iandgt; by Liz Garton Scanlon, which received aandnbsp;2010 Caldecott Honor; andlt;iandgt;Everywhere Babiesandlt;/iandgt; by Susan Meyers; and andlt;iandgt;Harriet, Youandrsquo;ll Drive Me Wild!andlt;/iandgt; by Mem Fox; as well as her own andlt;iandgt;Farmer and the Clownandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Boot andamp; Shoeandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;The Boss Babyandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Walk On!andlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Roller Coasterandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Santa Claus the Worldandrsquo;s Number One Toy Expertandlt;/iandgt;; and andlt;iandgt;A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Everandlt;/iandgt;, which received a 2009 Caldecott Honor. She is also the illustrator of the bestselling Clementine chapter book series by Sara Pennypacker. She lives with her family in Pasadena, California. Visit her at MarlaFrazee.com.Marla Frazee has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including andlt;iandgt;God Got a Dogandlt;/iandgt; by Cynthia Rylant; andlt;iandgt;Stars andlt;/iandgt;by Mary Lyn Ray; andlt;iandgt;All the Worldandlt;/iandgt; by Liz Garton Scanlon, which received aandnbsp;2010 Caldecott Honor; andlt;iandgt;Everywhere Babiesandlt;/iandgt; by Susan Meyers; and andlt;iandgt;Harriet, Youandrsquo;ll Drive Me Wild!andlt;/iandgt; by Mem Fox; as well as her own andlt;iandgt;Farmer and the Clownandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Boot andamp; Shoeandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;The Boss Babyandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Walk On!andlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Roller Coasterandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Santa Claus the Worldandrsquo;s Number One Toy Expertandlt;/iandgt;; and andlt;iandgt;A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Everandlt;/iandgt;, which received a 2009 Caldecott Honor. She is also the illustrator of the bestselling Clementine chapter book series by Sara Pennypacker. She lives with her family in Pasadena, California. Visit her at MarlaFrazee.com.