A beautiful book of adorable baby photos, lovely sayings, and fun facts. A keeper for anyone who's a fan of babies, art and books. ( )

To be honest, the book isn't to my taste. This doesn't mean that it isn't adorable, nor packed to the brim with adorable baby photos and titbits of baby lore. I think that any pregnant woman or recent mother will adore this book. It's well-executed and beautifully presented. However, I did find some of the photos repetitive, but then again, I suppose that there are only so many ways in which to photograph babies. But Rachel Hale does a good job of it. ( )

I was excited to receive this book and really enjoy looking at it. I think the pictures are great!! There is one odd picture of the 2 babies in the box, their heads don't look like they match their bodies, but hey, some of my pictures look like that too! I hope to have my own midwifery office someday soon and will add this to my collection of favorite books on display. Right now, it is in an honored place in my shared office for lactation consulting...babies, babies, babies and it fits right in! It is a beautifully done book! ( )

I liked this book. It's beautiful, funny and interesting. Yet I do not find it sufficiently interesting to want to keep it and look at it again. Think I will pass it on to a friend or relative who is more baby-mad than I am. ( )

I just love Rachael Hale's photography. Whether it's her more typical animal subject matter or the infants in her newest book, Baby Love, she finds a way to capture those magical moments on camera. The clean design that is the hallmark of Hale's photography books - striking uncluttered images, simple fonts for the connected text - make them great coffee table books. It's easy pick this one up and flip to any page for a quick peak, but I'll warn you, you will soon find yourself flipping through all the adorable faces. From pensive to slumbering, curious to joyful, these babies will having you grinning in no time.

My personal favorites:
p. 21 - being a bit camera-shy myself, I feel a certain kinship with Samuel
p. 27 - Amelia, very up close and personal. I defy you not to smile.
p. 60-61 - Sebastian delighted by his own reflection
p. 68-69 - There's something almost haunting about this series of Rebecca. Quite possible the most beautiful baby pictures I've ever seen.
p. 96 - Kingston, well Kingston's bum and toes. With the accompanying "Little Piggy" rhyme, it's just perfect.
p. 117 - Mclane has such big eyes and pouty lips. Just a great face.
p. 125 - I can't see this picture of Max without cracking up. He reminds me of a mini Danny Devito.
p. 151 - Just a beautifully composed picture of Trevor's feet ( )