They're joyful, they're mischievous, they're full of life and wonder--they're babies! On their very best behavior, or their very worst,you'll find it all in The Big Book of Babies.This 384-page collection of more than 200 duotone images by noted photographers such as Mary Ellen Mark, Harvey Stein,and Kevin Rivoli, captures the wonder and excitement of babies' first years. Their precious little fingers and toes and their chubby cheeks and bellies, their expressions of wonder that come from discovering their new surroundings, their irresistible habit of falling asleep in the unlikeliest of places--these are but a few of the reasons babies delight, entertain, and fascinate. ...

They're joyful, they're mischievous, they're full of life and wonder--they're babies! On their very best behavior, or their very worst,you'll find it all in The Big Book of Babies.This 384-page collection of more than 200 duotone images by noted photographers such as Mary Ellen Mark, Harvey Stein,and Kevin Rivoli, captures the wonder and excitement of babies' first years. Their precious little fingers and toes and their chubby cheeks and bellies, their expressions of wonder that come from discovering their new surroundings, their irresistible habit of falling asleep in the unlikeliest of places--these are but a few of the reasons babies delight, entertain, and fascinate. From laughter totears, to antics of all sorts, The Big Book of Babies is sure to bring a smile to your face. The images are complemented by J.C. Suares's own whimsical drawings;hilarious and touching stories from parents;and poems and quotes from such beloved writers as E.B. White, Christina Rossetti,A.A. Milne, and Robert Louis Stevenson.The result is a rich source of joy and entertainment for parents-to-be, parents, grandparents, and siblings all to share.