Each page is a scene from the novel (*cough* film adaptation *cough*) done in adorable felt figures accompanied by a single word for baby to learn.
The words are mostly a little abstract. One page is "Friends" for instance, and the next is "Sisters". My daughter, at 2 years, knows what a friend is, but is a little confused by the concept of sisters because she doesn't have any. And while I keep insisting that her aunts are all sisters, that just makes the whole thing even more confusing.
Probably the biggest problem is the polygamous marriage at the end of the book. Yes, I know that they don't all end up married to eachother, but try explaining that to a toddler who doesn't even understand what marriage or weddings are.
This book wasn't purchased for my kids, it was purchased for me. And I love it. And we still read it with the kids. The pictures are so adorable, and it's way more enjoyable to read than any of those utilitarian stock photo baby books.
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