Tayo’s baby sister Tinu is always crying and he doesn’t know why. What could it mean? Let’s find out!


















Engagement Questions for “Baby Talk”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- What do you think Tayo could try to make Tinu stop crying?
- Can you imagine a funny reason why Tinu might be crying?
Feelings & Emotions:
- How do you think Tayo feels when Tinu keeps crying?
- Have you ever felt confused about why someone was upset? What did you do?
Nature & Science:
- Why do you think babies cry?
- What are some ways we can help calm a crying baby?
✍️ Written by: Sope Martins
🎨 Illustrated by: Alex Latimer
🎭 Designed by: Thokozani Mkhize
📝 Edited by: Zanri Kritzinger
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
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