It's a warm-hearted reminder at the traditions of family and how many generations can be brought together, and it makes the overall reading experience even richer than it already was.īajaj's story is bolstered by Eliza Wheeler's gorgeous illustrations. Her melodic sentences and pacing will invoke reminders of the opening scenes from The Lion King, and younger readers especially will appreciate how diverse and welcoming the new baby elephant's world can be.īajaj also includes a note in the back of the book, sharing some additional importance on elephants to her family. Readers wil absolutely appreciate Bajaj's emphasis on the different celebratory aspects of a new elephant's birth, including the doting by its parents, family and neighbors. Family members and the world around them celebrates the new born's arrival, and Bajaj shares the genuine joy of new life. In This is Our Baby, Born Today, Bajaj tells a beautiful, musical tale of a young baby elephant who has brought into the world. I've loved Varsha Bajaj's writing since reading Abby Spencer Goes to Bollywood, and was delighted when I realized that she had another picture book coming out.
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