A New Baby at Koko Bear's House (Lansky, Vicki) [Paperback]

Vicki Lansky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1993 | Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Lansky, Vicki

Mama and Papa Bear share their exciting news--there's going to be a new baby bear. This delightful, illustrated story shares KoKo's experiences during pregnancy, birth, and Mama's homecoming--even a bit of jealousy. Full-color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Vicki Lansky has written over twenty books and many, many more magazine articles about parents and children and child care. Her new book, a flimsy little paperback called A New Baby at KoKo Bear's House, is an illustrated story for parents and very young children who are expecting a new sibling. Everything about this book is pat, from the predictable story of KoKo's experiences during the pregnancy, birth and homecoming, to the uninspired illustrations, to the advice for parents which is displayed at the bottom of each page ("You can skim these silently while you and your child read about KoKo," Lansky says in her introduction). I found this format - kids' book on top, parents' book on bottom - gimmicky. As a mother in this situation I would much prefer to read a book with my child without distraction, and give an adult book the time it deserves. There is nothing objectionable about the advice or storyline (with the exception of the "coincidence" of KoKo Bear receiving a T-shirt that says, "I'm the BIG Bear," and an order blank on the end page for "I'm the BIG Brother/Sister" Tshirts for $15). But one hopes for more from somebody who has so much child care prose under her belt. Sometimes simplicity is a virtue; in this case it's a bore. -- From Independent Publisher

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Book Peddlers, The (January 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916773221
• ISBN-13: 978-0916773229
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,628,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Parenting & Families > Family Relationships > Siblings

More About the Author

Feed Me I'm Yours, my first book, began as a local fund raising cookbook in 1974 and turned me into an author. I thought it was the only book I'd ever write and then for a while, I thought that each new book would be my last. Was I wrong!

Along the way I also became a publisher. Feed Me I'm Yours was first published from my husband's and my home on Meadowbrook Lane (i.e., Meadowbrook Press). Our company grew very fast as we learned the publishing business. After our divorce 8 years later, I left Meadowbook Press with no plans of being a publisher again. However, as the books I wrote for others went out of print, I established my own imprint, Book Peddlers, which now publishes over half of my 30 titles...including (naturally) Vicki Lansky's Divorce Book for Parents.

When you write parenting books, everyone glances critically at your children. Thank goodness mine had the good grace to turn out well. Despite my mistakes (and they'll be the first to point them out) my thirty-something twosome have survived and thrived in spite of having had a "professional" mother. Lucky me!

I think my mother would be astonished to know that I give out cleaning and household advice to millions of people as a columnist for Family Circle magazine. After all, she 'not I' had made a career of homemaking. In 1988, when Family Circle asked me to be a contributing editor to their "Help" column, I was delighted. This would be a place for me to share "grown-up" tips. I was now moving beyond the days of needing to know that peanut butter removes gum from children's hair!

Writing about household hints has been more of an education than I ever dreamt. I'm often asked what my favorite tip is. Usually it's the one I've not heard before, which is what keeps my work so interesting. My books on Baking Soda tips and Vinegar tips have sold in the hundreds of thousands copies. Amazing. How lucky I am to be able to share so many helpful ideas...and it is good, clean FUN too.

I'm not sure of my next projects as I've decided to cut back a bit on my book life and work a little more on just my life. But I'm never far from my computer and I know there are idea gremlins scrambling around my brain waiting to escape. Stay tuned.....

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A New Baby at Koko Bear's House, May 3, 2000

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Jacqueline Shohet Zabin - See all my reviews

This review is from: A New Baby at Koko Bear's House (Lansky, Vicki) (Paperback)

This is a terrific book to help prepare children for their baby brothers or sisters. I have a 4 year old son and another child on the way and my son has enjoyed reading A New Baby at Koko Bear's House with me. It has elicited questions on my son's part and allowed us to discuss issues further. It covers several different topics including mom and dad going to the hospital and the fact that the baby isn't an instant playmate. In addition, the illustrations are very appealing to young children. As an extra bonus for the parents, the author includes many helpful hints (on the bottom of each page) to help make your older child's transition easier.

4.0 out of 5 stars New Baby at Koko Bear's House, April 5, 2007

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Kansasmother - See all my reviews

This review is from: A New Baby at Koko Bear's House (Lansky, Vicki) (Paperback)

Good book to introduce the concept of a new baby coming to the house to another sibling. Helpful guidelines at the bottom the pages for parents to guide the siblings in this transition. It would of been nice if the book had more pages.