I will admit, you had me at Helen Docherty. When I read the description that this was a rhyming bedtime story from the creators of <i>The Snatchabook</i>, that was all I needed to know. This story finds words to rhyme with baboon (not something that happens every day) and works them into a narrative that is funny and heartwarming. The colors are bright and friendly, even in the "big monsoon." The faces of "orange moon" and the other animals as the blue baboon plays out of tune are comically dismayed, as is the baboon's face when the monsoon turns her into a "wet baboon." But with a hot air balloon ride and the discovery of a green baboon who is also out of tune, things eventually work out. A helium balloon with a heart on it slips away from a small cat during the first bassoon performance, but then drifts along through the pages and eventually winds up on the dune with the two baboons - a small symbol of hope and happiness that readers may not notice the first time through the book.

Sure to be read repeatedly and with laughter each time. Perfect for Docherty fans and for those who enjoy rhyming fun at bedtime (or any time).

This brought me lovely memories. My daughter played the bassoon. Not a well known instrument but a memorable one. With a play on words with color and sound, Blue Baboon finds her tune thru playing a bassoon. Such a fun cadence that will bring joy of reading and playing instruments to your child.

A special thank you to Source Books and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

I loved this book for its illustrations. There is so much to talk about and have little ones search out. The storyline was a bit too wonky for my taste but the rhyming worked well and my little one didn't seem to mind one bit. My little one has asked to read this book again more than once so its a quick favorite with her. The rhyming also sets up a beautiful "tune" itself.

This is a cute story but the best part of the book is the artwork. I loved looking at each page and discovering all the little details. Absolutely beautiful colors and a perfect, simple book for reading before bed to my kiddos. The story is honestly a little bit weird, but my kids didn't mind.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Jabberwocky and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this free e-arc in exchange for an honest review?

Blue Babboon is a simple rhyming story about some animal friends making music. The illustrations are absolutely spectacular, and the rhyming words make their own kind of music as the book is read aloud. Perfect for babies and toddlers to enjoy its rhyming cadence, young readers to gain confidence in reading, and older children to grow their vocabulary and engage with the intricate artwork, this book is sure to please all ages.

This beautiful rhyming picture book tells the story of blue baboon and all of the things that rhyme with her name, including the moon, a bassoon and a beautiful tune. It is the perfect bedtime story for young children because the dark blue sky sets the mood for bedtime and the sing-song words create a soothing atmosphere. During the day, the beautiful pictures can also be enjoyed as you look closer at the background details. I would recommend this book for children in the 2-6 age range. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book!

What a beautiful picture book!
If is very much not about the story which is kinda random and only based on which words rhyme to baboon.
But those rhymes are so sweet and the pictures so lovely and colorful. I expect all little children to love this!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

Quite a bonkers little book, but you have to admire the brevity of the text. Oh and the art – that's wonderful, really top quality. The titular critter wants to have fun with a bassoon and its musical talent, but finds others less appreciative, and that's just the start of the adventure here, all delivered in the slenderest of two- and three-word clauses, all of which rhyme. If you pick it apart you find lots of instances of non sequiturs and silly aspects, but it's best to go with the flow, and hope the bright and lively colours don't keep the young audience awake – this is designed to be a night-time charmer to send them off, after all. Four and a half stars.

The illustrations in this book are vibrant, fun, and stunning! The rhymes are lyrical, perfect for a musical book! I’d love to add this to my collection!

This book was a cute read. I do think that saying the word baboon over and over again will get a bit boring and/or annoying but I know repetition is good for kids to help them learn. It's a very simple story, only one or two words per page. The illustrations are really vibrant and captivating.

A really cute book for young children! It has few words and they are an easy rhythm and rhyme. I also love, love, love the illustrations on this book. So beautiful!

This is such a cute rhyming book. I loved the illustrations and the different colors of the animals. I loved the animals making music too.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

I LOVED this book. Such a cute story about a blue baboon finding a way to get her basoon in tune! I enjoyed this book so much that I read it and then immediately read it outloud to my boyfriend. I can not wait to read this to the children in my life. Good rhyming and fun story. Great way to introduce some new words to little ones such as Monsoon and bassoon and explain what both are.

Let's also give it up for the illustrations on this book. They were stunning!