About the Book With Oxenburys warm illustrations and Cookes rhythmic text, this cumulative story captures the joy of being a baby in a large, extended family. A Child Magazine Best Childrens Book. Full color. Book Synopsis Auntie and Uncle and Nannie and Gran-Gran and all the cousins want to hug and kiss the new baby--they all love the baby SO MUCH! Illustrations by Helen Oxenbury brim with the warmth of a large, loving extended family. Mom and baby are home alone when--DING DONG!--Auntie and then Uncle and Nannie and Gran-Gran and the cousins come to visit. And they all want to hug and kiss and squeeze and eat the baby right up--because everybody loves the baby SO MUCH! With Helen Oxenbury lending her characteristic warmth and humor to a most exuberant family party, Trish Cookes rhythmic, cumulative story captures the joy of being the baby in a large extended family--a baby who knows that he is absolutely, utterly adored. Review Quotes Cooke masterfully captures the closeness of the family and the wonder of the baby . . . A celebration of a warm and loving African-American family. Oxenburys illustrations are magnificent. --Kirkus Reviews The blend of Trish Cookes repetitive, lively prose and Helen Oxenburys exuberant, energetic pictures is a winning match. --The Boston Globe Featured/recommended --Publishers Weekly (starred review)