Cave Baby

What do our readers think of Cave Baby? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the bright pictures, playful rhymes and exciting journey, and they like Cave Baby’s colourful imagination. Children also enjoy talking about cave paintings and imagining what life is like in the Stone Age.

What does the Pageticker team say about Cave Baby?

We love the way Julia Donaldson’s lively rhymes and Emily Gravett’s bold, colourful illustrations turn a baby’s messy drawings into an imaginative adventure. Cave Baby celebrates creativity, curiosity and seeing the world differently, making it a strong choice for shared reading with toddlers and young children; some children may find the dark cave and prehistoric creatures briefly exciting - or mildly scary.

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What is Cave Baby about?

Join Cave Baby on a wild and colourful adventure in the Stone Age! When Cave Baby doodles all over the walls, he gets swept away by a hairy mammoth for a midnight journey under the stars. Along the way, they encounter fearsome creatures and paint magical pictures together. Julia Donaldson’s playful rhymes and bright illustrations make this a delightful story about imagination, creativity, and the joy of discovery.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Discussion ideas around Cave Baby

Cave Baby’s creativity: Why do you think Cave Baby enjoys making his own pictures, and what might you draw if you lived in a cave?

Different points of view: How do Cave Baby’s pictures look different to his parents and to the animals, and why might people like different kinds of art?

Bravery and adventure: What helps Cave Baby feel safe during his night-time journey, and what makes an adventure exciting rather than frightening?

Life in the Stone Age: What would be fun or difficult about living in a cave without modern homes, lights or toys?

Making and sharing art: Why might creating pictures with someone else be more enjoyable than drawing alone?