Book Review: Mustache Baby Series

The mustache baby books by Bridget Heos are probably my favorite books that I have come across in the children's section to date. B

Both books tell the story of baby Billy. In the first book, Mustache Baby, Billy is born with a mustache. The question isn't why does this baby have a mustache. The question is will this mustache be a "good guy mustache" or a "bad guy mustache." In the sequel we meet Javier, Billy's rival, who has a mostly good guy, but sometimes bad guy beard.

I like these books because they're really silly. The overall concept deals with the idea of good vs. evil, but not really. In the first book Billy learns that when he acts like a bad guy he does suffer consequences by being sentenced to crib jail. In the second book Billy and Javier learn that when they're being bad guys towards each other they loose their friends and get lonely. However it is presented in a funny way. 

The author, Bridget Heos, uses and chooses her words and phrases very carefully. I admire her playfulness with phrases such as cat burglar and cereal criminal.

Overall I find these books to be fun for both children and adults. Personally I hope Bridget Heos continues to publish books telling the story of the Mustache Baby.