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The New Baby (A Little Golden Book)

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My daughter loved this book when she was a little girl, so much so that she had the whole book memorized word-for-word before she was three years old because we had read it so many times! I am now purchasing it for my little granddaughter as she is about to become a big sister. Maybe not a typical family of the 21st century, but typical of the era in which it was written and a sweet story, nonetheless.

THE NEW BABY by Ruth and Harold Shane (and illustrated by Eloise Wilkin) is a Little Golden Book that was first published in 1948. The plot of the book is simple, Mike, a young boy is gradually prepared by his parents (and an occasional delivery man) for the arrival of a new baby to the family. The illustrations are great! I love Eloise Wilkin!

I remember this book from when I was a little girl. It was an all time favorite for me and brings back many great childhood memories. I had a hard time finding it so was thrilled to be able to buy it. The book was in a little worse condition than I was expecting. But the sentimental value outweighs that. I am quite satisfied with my purchase!

...not a little boy. It tells of a girl taking care of her pretend baby just like Mommy takes care of her baby. Where is Daddy? Oh, Daddies don't take care of babies, of course! Mommies wear dresses all the time, cook, clean, take care of the children, and feed their babies from a bottle like all hygenic modern mothers! And one day, the little narrator will get to do the same since she's a girl just like mommy, too! Not only that, but the entire book is actually a product tie-in for a line of dolls called Baby Dear produced by Vogue Dolls!

The book was published in 1962. Not particularly well written even for its time, its portrayal of child-rearing will be objectionable to many contemporary parents. Including me.