Baby-English: A Dictionary for Interpreting the Secret Language of Infants

by Bill Adler Jr. and Karen Adler

This uproariously funny and functional parenting book deciphers baby speech and explains what babies hear when adults talk. A must-have reference if only for the chance to learn the five meanings of ot. Illustrations throughout.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671795031
• ISBN13: 9780671795030
• Release Date: November 1993
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Witty and clever

I'm happy that the this delightful book has been republished as a Kindle book. The original paperback was so much fun to read, and so funny, too. The authors capture the essence of "baby-English," and show readers how and infant's formative language become real words. If you're a parent of grown children, this book will bring back wonderful memories of when your child was learning to speak. If you're a new parent, Baby-English will help you better understand what your child is trying to tell you. This book is a must for every parent's bookshelf.

It Actually Works

This book is filled with gems such as "buk-buk" (read to me) or "heidi," (play hide and seek with me or I'm hiding.) And the part of the book that translates from adult-speak to what infants understand is brilliant. "We're home," for instance, means "Mommy and Daddy have rematerialized. " "This is not a toy" means to a small child, "they're taking away my toy." This is an excellent present for a new parent or a veteran.

A Grin-Inducing Read for New Parents

A wonderful and witty book by esteemed children's author Bill Adler, Jr., the "Baby-English" book provides parents of young ones a snicker, chuckle and occasional true belly laugh. Adler's book compares common baby phrases to the actual meaning, giving us a laugh along with the realization that some phrasing in babies is common no matter what. Truly an enjoyable book, this is short, easy to read and has hysterical little cartoon illustrations by Bonnie Timmons.