Bebé Goes Shopping    by Susan Middleton Elya & Steven Salerno Order:  USA  Can Harcourt, 2006 (2006) Hardcover Read an Excerpt      Reviewed by Hilary Daninhirsch As every mother knows, a trip to the grocery store with a baby is risky business - keeping baby happy and distracted is the key to a successful shopping trip.  In this charming book, Mama tries to entertain Bebé during a trip to the supermercado, while averting disaster as Bebé almost knocks over a jar of chocolate-covered pickles. Finally they settle on a box of animal crackers, and Bebé ends his wonderful adventure with a balloon. The book is a wonderful introduction to Spanish for young children, as each verse contains Spanish words presented in an understandable context: 'Mama wears a dress - a vestido bonito. It blocks Bebé's view as she steers the carrito. But the she bends down to a near-the-floor shelf. Mama's disappeared! Time to reach things himself.' The illustrations are bright and wildly cartoonish, and every situation is highlighted with exaggerated intensity. This is not a book with a message or moral lesson; it's just plain fun. The Spanish glossary with definitions and pronunciation is a helpful addition to this delightful book. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews