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School may be out for the summer, but music history class is just beginning for our littlest learners! There are a set of baby board books topping the Amazon Best Sellers chart in Children’s Musical History right now, including the number one book, The Story of Rap — and you’re definitely going to want to buy this for your baby.
Originally published over four years ago by the editors of Caterpillar Books and illustrated by Lindsey Sagar, this super cute book has gained a ton of social media traction lately — and is currently on sale for just $5.02. It’s designed for ages newborn to 2 years old, featuring the history of rap in a way that babies can enjoy (yes, seriously!).
The Story of Rapbegins with the beginning of rap — 50 years ago! “Rap was born way back in ’73 in New York City, at a house party.” It also mentions Tupac, Biggie, Kendrick Lamar, and other famous names throughout the genre’s five decades.
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The book is popular right now in honor of rap’s big anniversary. Over the weekend, the BET Awards honored the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with tons of big names, and honored Busta Rhymes with the lifetime achievement award, per Billboard. So buying your baby an easy-to-read, colorful book like The Story of Rap is a great way to introduce them to rap music (plus letting them watch videos from Snoop Dogg’s Doggyland YouTube channel).
Fair warning, there is a parental advisory on the book: “May cause toddlers to develop excessive amounts of swagger.” Shop this book and others on the best sellers chart below!
The Story of Rap
The Story of Rap gives babies a basic understanding of how rap music came to be. “My daughter is obsessed … but all the adults in my family have gotten a kick out of all the real rappers illustrated as babies,” one review said. It’s absoutely adorable!
When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc & The Creation of Hip Hop
Looking to teach older siblings about rap? Buy When The Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc & The Creation of Hip Hop, designed for ages 6-10. It’s set in 1973, when Cindy Campbell threw a back-to-school party in the Bronx and her brother Clive Campbell spun records in a new way to allow for dancing, which transformed music forever. He later became DJ Kool Herc, and this is his story.
The Story of Rock
Your baby can learn about more than just rap, because The Story Of book series covers several different genres. The Story of Rock is all about rock ‘n’ roll, including Elvis, The Beatles, Janis Joplin, and David Bowie.
The Story of Pop
From Elton John to Beyoncé, The Story of Pop is a delightful book that your babies will love. One section even teaches about ‘90s greats: “The ‘90s made the Spice Girls, they’re who we all wannabe. And when the Backstreet Boys came back, fans all screamed with glee!”
The Story of Country
How adorable is The Story of Country book? Obviously, we can’t resist anything with Dolly Parton, but this book also teaches kids about Johnny Cash, Carrie Underwood, Willie Nelson, and other country icons. The parental advisory on this one is: “May cause toddlers to start wearing ten-gallon hats.” Now that would be cute!
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