Baby for Max, A [Paperback]

Lasky (Author)

Book Description

A small boy's view of his new baby sister--as told in his own words--is sure to delight children and parents. Black-and-white photographs throughout.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (April 30, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689711182
• ISBN-13: 978-0689711183
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hi Readers! Thanks for coming by my author page. I've written all sorts of books - from fantasy about animals to books about science. One of my favorite animal fantasy series, Guardians of Ga'Hoole, is a major motion picture. I liked writing about Ga'Hoole so much that I decided to revisit that world in a new series, Wolves of the Beyond. Visit my website, www.kathrynlasky.com to see a slide show about the real wolves I researched for the series and for the latest update on the Guardians of Ga'Hoole movie. All my best, Kathryn

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book to prepare the older sibling!, February 1, 2008

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Reason's Friend (California's Beautiful Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby for Max, A (Paperback)

I loved this book. It was written by Max's mom and she used his words to describe his reactions to her pregnancy, visiting the hospital before the baby was born, meeting his baby sister and life at home following. Max does get upset with all the attention paid to his sister, but he learns to adjust and loves his little sister. An added bonus, mom breastfeeds! Great black and white photos go along with the narration. Thank you Laskeys for producing this fun and realistic view of new siblinghood from the point of view of the older sibling.

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book to help big brother adjust, June 26, 2010

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This review is from: Baby for Max, A (Paperback)

There are a number of great children's books about the arrival of a baby sibling - some of my favorites are "Julius, the Baby of the World" by Kevin Henkes and "A Baby Sister for Frances" by Russell Hoban. But this is the one my son, who acquired a baby sister shortly before his fourth birthday, seems to like the most. I really enjoyed it too - it is funny, touching, honest, not heavy-handed, and very realistic. Buy a used copy, since it seems to be out of print, and enjoy reading it with your child (and also look at those 1980s-era maternity clothes and thank whoever invented lycra!)

5.0 out of 5 stars The most adorable thing on the face of this earth!, April 19, 1997

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This review is from: Baby for Max, A (Paperback)

The title character, Max, is now all grown up. But he is still as adorable as he was at age 5. This book is absolutely charming (especially if you know Max)