Linda Ashman
Children's Book Author

A PARENTING MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF 2003

A CHILD MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF 2003

CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB Main Selection

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Book of the Week (Starred Review)

"This crowd-pleaser showcases the way various parents care for their young. Ashman's uplifting message shines through. Dyer's cuddly animal pairs with eyes full of love, reinforce the warmth of this delectably oversize volume. A 10 on the "aw"-inspiring scale." Publishers Weekly

"Ashman's warm, rhyming text and Dyer's soft-toned, realistic watercolors create a gentle story that is also a biology lesson in disguise. As a lap sit or read-aloud, this will encourage youngsters to talk and share what they know about the animals, and they'll like the book's reassuring message." Booklist

"Endearing watercolor portraits of koalas, swans, and 19 other animals show the many ways that furry and feathery parents get around in the wild with their little ones in tow. The read-aloud verses make plain that loving bonds (and the urge to explore) run in nature too." Leonard S. Marcus, PARENTING Magazine

"Yes, any book illustrated by Jane Dyer is sure to be beautiful, 'awwww' inspiring and heartwarming. The challenge is to have a text that so wonderfully complements it, like Time for Bed manages to do. I am delighted to say that Babies on the Go is up to the challenge. The cadence is fun and the illustrations showing a cygnet on its mother's back to a baby croc in mom's mouth are as educational as they are wonderful to behold." Children's Literature

"Preschool-Toddlers know all about being carried, so they will immediately connect to this title that describes the different and unique ways animal mothers transport their young. The large, soft watercolor illustrations and rhyming text make this celebration of parent/child love a natural for toddler storytime, and it's also perfect for one-on-one sharing." School Library Journal (starred review)