Prunella woke up on her birthday and exclaims, "I'm a BIG kid now!" She banishes the relics of her childhood because they are for babies! The illustrations were adorable and Prun has some serious sass to her! The story is a bit silly.

A simple book following the perils of growing up and being too big for certain things, or so kids think. I kind of wish it would have said something more about not being too big or old for things, like her doll. It just kind of happened with no explanation, but I guess that’s something the reader could just discuss with the child.

Prunella wakes up on her birthday and decides that she's a big kid now and that all of the old things that she loved to do are "for babies" but when she gets scared that night she realizes that maybe it's ok to not try to grow up too fast. I enjoyed this story and the adorable illustrations. Great for kids that are struggling with wanting to be able to do everything the big kids do.

This is a sweet book that covers a stage in life that all "big kids" go through, making it very relatable to almost any young reader. Pro, the main character, announces that all the things she used to like to do is for babies, until she realizes that having fun is for everyone, including big kids. This book may be a helpful tool for preschoolers straddling the divide between being a baby and independence.

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I liked this little tale of a little girl who thinks she's too old for her favorite things just because she's a year older. I think littles will relate to it Illustrations were adorable!

The cover let’s us know Prunella has a little sass about her. She is wearing a hat and a big smile. Her shoe laces are dragging and she has her right hand propped out on her hip. Great cover and fits this sweet story all parents have been witness to.

Prunella wakes up on the morning of her birthday and announces, “I’m a big kid now.” She doesn’t want to do any of the things she usually loves. “That’s for babies!” she announces over and over again. Her doll, Talking Sally, is buried away, no more bubble baths, animal crackers or even heart shaped pancakes! Those are for babies and Prunella is a big kid now.

But what what do you do with that when a big scary thunderstorm happens at night? Do big kids get scared?

An endearing story about growing up, for little kids and big kids ages 4 and up.

Prunella wakes up on her third birthday determined to be a "big girl." Her common refrain becomes "That's for babies." While stating this, Prunella denies herself old pleasures like special breakfasts, playing with a favorite doll, going to the playground and having playdates. Nonetheless, she remains determined until a storm awakens her at night. Prunella then tucks herself into bed with her parents. The next day she again participates in some of her favorite activities.

Children of toddler through preschool age often state that they want to be "big kids." Of course, they feel ambivalence at times. If you know a child for whom this is true, they may enjoy this picture book.

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There’s a sense of nostalgia to “That’s for Babies”, with its 90s-storybook-art style, it certainly looks different to many of the modern, pretty watercolour on the market today. The older-style illustrations however, don’t take away from the appeal of the book for children - to my surprise it garnered favorite reviews! It seems there is something refreshing to be found in something unusual and comfortable in its own childish imperfection.

The simple storyline about a child trying to definine and understand her changing identity as she grows into a “big girl” addresses a theme I’m sure many children can identify with, and is effectively punctuated with the fun-to-follow repeating epithet of “that’s for babies”. The story ends as our protagonist finally finds closure and comfort in her self.

The writing feels a little unpolished and awkward in places, but overall it was an amusing story enjoyed by my 2-8 year old listeners.

I read this book to my 2.5 year old son, and he seemed to enjoy it and asked to hear it again. Its recommend for 5ans up but I would say more 2-5 age range. I found the flow a little confusing but otherwise was a cute book.

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That's for Babies is a story about a young girl, Prunella, who wakes up one day on her birthday and decides that she is no longer a baby who plays with dolls, eats ice-cream or plays with toys. She decides to pack all her toys away. One night when the thunder rumbled, she bravely comforts her doll, Stella. And with the thunder, she realises even grown children can get scared.

This is a sweet story with a happy ending - teaching us not to be older before our time. It is okay to be scared of thunder. The pictures are colourful and the story is easy to follow. The author, Jackie Azúa Kramer, was able to keep my four year old daughter interested.

That's for Babies is a book about an ugly little girl with an ugly name and an ugly attitude. I really didn't enjoy this one, and though the eventual message was okay, I'm confused and unsatisfied with the way the book came around to that conclusion.

Prunella (yes, the parents named their kid after the wrinkly fruit you eat when you're constipated) wakes up on the morning of her birthday and suddenly thinks everything is for babies. I'm not kidding. Everything. Her toys (even her favourites) are for babies. Heart-shaped pancakes are for babies. Educational songs are for babies. Animal crackers, bubble baths, and getting tucked in? All for babies. So are playground equipment, imagination, and ice cream. Seriously, I don't know where this kid got her warped ideas, but I suspect they're from her parents, since the illustrations show plenty of other children engaging in these activities. So that's a bit disturbing to me. Someone in this child's life has been telling her what they think age-appropriate activities are, but it's a really small list. Eating ice cream is for babies? Really?!

Pru (if the author really wanted to use that nickname, she should've just gone with "Prudence"; I just can't get past the laxative fruit name) gets scared one night during a thunderstorm and jumps into her parents' bed, after which her attitude magically changes. Now it's okay to engage in all those babyish activities. The book ends with Pru's parents telling her that if she's ever scared, she can sleep in their bed, and we have the following conclusion:

"I know," said Prunella.
"But that's for babies...
... and big kids like me!"

It's a weird, abrupt turnaround, and I don't really understand how being scared during a thunderstorm erases her weird, ageist attitude.

The illustrations are really not my thing. There are a few that are sort of cute, but they're kind of uneven, so some renderings of Prunella are rather unpleasant. Her parents are just creepy. I don't like the style of art in this book at all.

There have got to be better books about growing up and leaving childish things behind. Those books probably don't include ice cream and having fun as stuff that's only allowed for babies.

Taking a cue from Toy Story, amongst others, a little girl thinks she’s all grown up and doesn’t need her toys anymore. Fortunately she wises up.
She’s really got the ego going when she says no to any kind of pancakes. And how can she think ice cream cones are for babies? Does that make me a baby? (Don’t answer that.)
The artwork is cute, but the story gets a bit silly.

What a truly sweet book that teaches children what it means to be a big kid and grow up. The illustrations were adorable! Those early years seem to fly by, and our children quickly begin to test out their independence. The overall message was perfect-- that you can still do "big kid" things AND "baby things" even if you're older!

That's for Babies is a picture book subject that parents of toddlers can be found looking for in a public library setting or for librarians to use in a story time setting. Littte Prunella wakes up one morning, which also happens to be her birthday and declares that she is a big kid now. Prunella is no longer in need of baby-like treatment throughout the day, like heart-shaped pancakes, animal cookies, and general pretend play. But that evening a big storm rolls in at bedtime and not-a-baby Prunella struggles with being scared and wanting to go to her parents bed for comfort. This book would be a great story to read to older toddlers in a story time setting, but I find the length of the book a little long for a young toddler, so the ages would be a mature child 3 and older. The repetition of "That's for babies" is a wonderful early literacy addition for the story. The illustrations are bright and colorful and follow the story well.

A good story with an important message for young kids. But the Illustrations could have been better.

The illustrations were adorable! Although it was kind of annoying how the little girl didn't want to do things because it was for babies, toddlers would enjoy this a lot!

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When deciding to read this book to my 4 yr old grandson, it was due to him saying on a few occasions to his older brother, 'I am not a baby, i'm a big boy now. He loves being read to and enjoyed this book. Wonderful illustrations.

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Great storybook for toddlers trying out their independence. Loved the illustrations and the story. The little girl discovers that you can do big kid things and baby things even if you're older. Loved it!

This was a really sweet book teaching children what it means to be a big kid. It captured the very essence of childhood and the meaning don't be in a hurry to grow up.

That's for Babies is such a wonderful book for young children who are trying to grow up too fast. My 3 year old and 5 year olds both enjoyed the story. The characters were very fun and likeable, and the colorful illustrations kept my children's attention throughout the book. I definitely recommend this book for young children to enjoy with their parents.

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