Welcome back to Nonna’s Corner. Today I am sharing the picture book A Band of Babies written by Carole Gerber and illustrated by Amy Dryer. Come with this group of nursery students as Benny leads them on an adventure.
by Carole Gerber
Genres: Childrens
Pages: 32
Source: Author
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New York Times bestselling illustrator Jane Dyer teams up with award-winning author Carole Gerber to lead a band of marching babies all through town.
It was just an ordinary day at play group until Benny arrived. With flute in hand and drums in tow, Benny’s love of music inspires the babies to get up and put on a show. Toot! Toot! Whee! Benny and his band of babies are a sight to see!
With rhythmic text from veteran author Carole Gerber and lively illustrations from bestselling artist Jane Dyer, this musical journey will have readers of all ages snapping their figures and tapping their toes! (
A Band of Babies offers a rhythmic tale about a group of nursery children who follow a charismatic young child named Benny as he leads them on an adventure beginning with a marching band. He leads them to the local grocer where they create quite the commotion. Spilled fruit, unraveled rolls of toilet paper, giggles and more before Benny leads them all safely to the nursery for a nap.
The verse is clever and at first, I worried about these unsupervised toddlers, but the pastel illustrations show us a harried worker following the group. Princess Sophia and Clayton liked the verse well enough, and the mess at the grocer provided a giggle. The illustrations are beautiful, but their gentle and soothing qualities don’t quite match up to the vibrant texts.
- Age Range: 4 – 8 years
- Grade Level: Preschool – 3
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Oh wow, SO cute. I kinda know why you struggled with this book. Poor illustration can make or break at times. But I love the sound of it and I believe kids would too. ❤️
Kimberly
The illustrations are beautiful, I just thought they should be bold and loud.
Ailyn Koay
oldie but a goodie. I think Jane Dyer does illustrations before?
Kimberly
Yes, Jane Dyer illustrated and it was released in June of this year.
ShootingStarsMag
Cute illustrations – reminds me of an old-fashioned book. I like that there is a worker rushing after them! LOL
-Lauren
Kimberly
It does have an old-fashioned quality to it, Lauren.
Tyler H. Jolley
How cute, Liv would love this. My boys . . . well, they’re afraid of baby dolls. Seriously terrified. Liv will strategically place dolls around the house to freak out her brothers.
Kimberly
Too funny Tyler.
Angela Adams
Can’t resist those smiles on that book cover! Thanks for the post!!!
Kimberly
Thank you, Angela.
Melissa (Books and Things)
Oh the illustrator shouldn’t have gone pastel. I think it would have fit it better if the colors were more vibrant. This sounds so cute and I love the giggle. 🙂
Kimberly
Yes, I do believe the on this we all agree.
Blodeuedd
Looks cute 🙂
Kimberly
*nods* and agrees
sherry fundin
Very cute.
Kimberly
I thought so. Thanks Sherry
RO
This sounds so fun! Can you imagine seeing a group of kiddies hanging out in Food Lion or Kroger on their own personal adventure? (lol) Passing this one on to my son for the grandbaby. Hugs…
Kimberly
Our local food store gives tours to pre-schools. Poor workers!
Nina
Love the sound of this book! The pictures are sooo cute! 🙂 I have two little nieces and I think they would adore this!
Kimberly
It is a very cute story, Nina. I hope they love it.
Vanessa
Awww, this takes me back to my childhood. The illustrations looks so kawaii (cute) 🙂
Kimberly
Nice! They are cute.
Silvia
I agree with Verushka, it really sounds like an adorable book! And I also like the illustrations 🙂
Kimberly
They are lovely, I just wish the colors were not muted to better match the text.
kindlemom1
Such beautiful artwork inside of this! I think that is one of the things I love most about these books, all the wonderful and beautiful illustrations!
Kimberly
Right. It brings the story to life.
verushka
That sounds adorable — I love the art and that they’re a diverse bunch of kids from what I can see.
Kimberly
Yes, it was diverse and the illustrations are adorable.
Melliane
It looks nice.
Kimberly
It was a cute read Melliane
Danielle Chapman
What a sweet book! I think my Chloe would like this one!
Kimberly
Yes, I could see sweet Chloe enjoying this.