Baby Loves

Baby Loves

Lach, W., & Cassatt, M. (2002). Baby loves. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art 

This story is mostly plot-less and depends entirely on the illustrations to tell the story. The story has simple statements based on the actions of babies: sits, stands, looks, hands, washes, dries, feeds, reads,claps, naps, thinks, drinks, cuddles, hugs, kisses, loves. All of the illustrations are paintings by Mary Cassatt from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The painting are from the late 1800's and early 1900's. All of the paintings are portraits of a baby and his or her mother.

                                                                                       

This book can be used for a variety of activities. It can be used when teaching about art in this specific time period. It can also be used as a writing prompt; students can be instructed to write a story about on particular portrait. It can also be used in the primary grades as a simple read. This book was quite lovely. The portraits are very beautiful and assist an appreciation for art. 

Here are some potential activities!