Rachael Hale

Baby Love: an Affectionate Miscellany, by Rachael Hale is an absolutely gorgeous series of photographs. The portraits are paired with a combination of quotes, expressions, history, and more, all adding value to an already wonderful book. What strikes me about the photographs is how beautifully Rachael Hale captured the eyes of each child. There is so much life and emotion and expression, which encapsulate the magic of children perfectly. This is a very impressive work for her first book of show more baby pictures, but I hope she continues because the portraits are just lovely. It will make a perfect gift for any soon-to-be mother, and I look forward to passing this book along to share its joy. show less

I picked up this book from the library because it looks so cute. I couldn't help it. Its a very short book, with short quotes and lots of puppies. NIce and lighthearted, I thoroughly enjoyed it and couldn't help but smile, laugh, chuckle and giggle at some of the puppies. There's something about a puppy that you can't help but love... great photography, adorable animals. ^_^ Would make a nice coffee table book.

I've received some great books from Library Thing's Early Reviewer program, but this is the first one I haven't been willing to pass on -- it's just too beautiful to let go. Rachael Hale's lovely portfolio of babies doesn't feature them as creatures or plants like Anne Geddes, but simply captures them in all their chubby, cheerful joy. Included are baby-oriented quotes (my favorites are from Charles Osgood & Teresa Morrison), nursery rhymes, tips (swaddling, bath games, folding a cloth show more diaper) and worldwide traditions. A wonderful book that will banish gloom & gladden the coldest heart. show less

I need a bookshelf called adorable just for this book! Totally cute, made me want 12 more kittens. But then Grady puked in my bed in the middle of the night and I was cured of that longing super quick. Oh sorry, was that a smidge too much information? Oops! :p