A rhythmic poem by 19th-century poet Ann Taylor makes a delightful board book perfect for baby and parent to share. Full color. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

PreS-While Mama is napping on the sofa, Father comforts his baby daughter and soon they are dancing and singing their way through this action poem. The little girl's hair ribbons gleefully soar as she goes "Up to the ceiling,/down to the ground/Backward, forward,/'round and 'round." Van Heerden's soft-focus artwork is animated and realistic. The red, orange, and yellow background hues radiate with the warmth of this African-American family, and the simple, catchy rhyme invites parent/child participation. A great addition to board-book collections.-Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, CanadaCopyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc. From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information