A user's guide to life on Earth, designed for a new baby, covers such topics as the Earth's physical characteristics, the people and animals who live on it, and how to get the most out of life.

"Juana's life in Bogot�a, Colombia, is just about perfect. Every now and then a big problema comes along--like having to learn English or Juana's mami getting remarried--but things eventually settle down, and life goes back to feeling pretty perfect again. But then Mami springs two new sorpresas on Juana. One: Juana will be spending her school break going to skating camp instead of relaxing (even though she doesn't know how to skate!). Two: Mami...

When Max learns that his mommy is going to have a baby, he talks and sings to his unborn sibling but he can't seem to make the baby come out sooner.

Mustache Baby and his first mate, Beard Baby, set out to be heroes on the high seas, but soon the lure of pirate treasure takes hold.

"Infants will lift their heads to see the beautiful faces surrounding them, and toddlers will love the photos of diverse babies long after they've outgrown tummy time. The simple, gentle verses are perfect for engaging babies and encouraging their verbalskills"--