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Reviewed by Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite
Cryptid Babies by Kelly Milner Halls and Ness Halls is a creative and playful book that introduces young readers to unique cryptids. This adorable board book takes children on an epic journey, with each page bringing children face-to-face with an extraordinary creature. A charming rhyme scheme reveals a fun fact about what each cryptid baby eats, how they sleep, or what they do, which quickly shows that they are just like any ordinary creature. They yawn when they wake up, splash in mud puddles, cuddle with siblings, and chomp on their favorite foods. Come along, and you may just make a new friend on the way.
This charming book will spark children’s imaginations and get them excited about discovering new creatures, even ones subject to debate. Each page adorably introduces a different cryptid baby, from Bigfoot learning to stomp to yetis taking a hike. This takes children around the world with different creatures, from those widely known, such as Nessie, to those lesser known, such as the Onza. This creates a fun opportunity for children to learn new words and engage with parents about these various cryptids. Each one encountered means learning something new. They’ll enjoy seeing tadpoles in mud puddles and Jersey devils dreaming of flying, with stunning visuals on each page showcasing these humorous moments. Kelly Milner Halls and Ness Halls use a delightful rhyme scheme with short sentences to keep children engaged. The writing style provides a sing-song element that children will enjoy and will help them remember the different ‘facts’ given. This book is ideal for younger readers, as the images tell the majority of the story. The illustrations by Rick Spears are playful and joyful. These provide a visual that children can easily comprehend. Cryptid Babies is an imaginative and creative story; a short and engaging read for youngsters.
