Baby Modeling & Beyond: From the Stroller to the Red Carpet Paperback – November 15, 2005

7 weeks ago I gave birth to the most beautiful baby in the world (just like every other mother) and I wanted to get a realistic view of the baby modeling game before I began submitting her photos to agencies. Being a former performer in NYC, I kind of knew what to expect from the book and while a lot of it is common sense (you can't pay anyone to get your kid work. It kind of defeats the purpose, no?) there is a great deal of information that I wasn't aware of pertaining to child performers and baby models (like payscale for babies and Coogan accounts). This book is the perfect length and easy to read. It gets straight down to business and loaded with filler. It also provides and index of agencies with submission guidelines. Yes, you can track down that information for free on your own, but this was much easier and more handy. This book was a lot of bang for my buck. I would definitely recommend it.

Folks, this is more of a pamphlet than it is a book. It's 87 pages filled with large type and generous spaces between paragraphs and chapters. Remember when you were a kid and had to write a 20 page essay and you'd try to trick your teacher by making it look like 20 pages when it wasn't? That's exactly what this book is trying to do. I was going to return it to Amazon because I felt so cheated but I missed their 30 day grace period. The little information that this guide has is helpful but I felt the author could have added so much more to it. More personal insights on the business, more journal excerpts, etc. If you're serious about baby modeling and you've got $13 burning a hole is your pocket then by all means purchase this book. Otherwise, don't waste your money and buy something with a little more substance.

This book is well organized. It is easy to read. It would be better if it includes information about Midwest states.

Good book. Unfortunately, it doesn't take the place of hard, hard, work to get your child working.

Good information for anyone with a child entering the modeling business. Good tips from a mother who has been in the biz for a while and knows the ins/outs of NYC & LA "go sees" for baby models.

Baby Modeling & Beyond: From The Stroller To The Red Carpet, by Sibylla Nash, introduces the reader to guidelines for getting your child into the modeling or acting business. The book starts off with a quiz for parents to determine if they are ready to get their child into the business. There was information on modeling scams and the warning signs to look for. There are also listings of tax deductions and modeling agencies with addresses and phone numbers. Ms. Nash also provided a section called Unscripted, which are her own personal experiences. Of interest was information she shared regarding times when her daughter could not fit the clothes that were available for her age and what she did to address the dilemma. She says that parents must have a flexible schedule to be able to go to auditions and they may need a backup person to fill in for them.There is also information pertaining to starting a bank account for your child. There was emphasis put on the fact that California established a law called the Coogan Law which makes parents deposit 15% of their child's earnings into a trust fund account. The information on location and relocation was very beneficial. It tells parents to do their homework when it comes to location. For example, some states require work permits for children. Also, consider the cost of living when deciding to relocate.I recommend this read to people looking to get their child into modeling or acting. This book was very informative and well-written.Reviewed by Phyllis AnnAPOOO BookClub

So many books promise you the "inside" scoop but this book is the real deal! Honest information and a no nonsense look at a tough business. A MUST HAVE for anyone who thinks their child has what it takes to make it in modeling or acting. Before you take the pictures or go out on that first casting call...buy this book. It will arm you all the tools you need to protect your child's career. A+++++++++++++++!!!!

If you are seriously interested in getting your child into modeling, then this is the book that will answer any and all your questions. From the 1st to the last page you get neccessary information. I'm a mother of an 8-year old and I wish I bought this book before I got the others, they were a waste of money.