The New Baby [Paperback]

Mercer Mayer (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Look-Look

In this well-loved Little Critter picture book, our funny young hero has to get used to a new baby sister. What a problem. The baby doesn't pay attention when Little Critter reads to her. She cries when he makes silly faces. And she can't understand the jokes he tells. It's seems like an impossible task, but Little Critter finally figures out what you CAN do with a new baby -- and becomes a very good brother.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (March 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307119424
• ISBN-13: 978-0307119421
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.1 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( M ) > Mayer, Mercer
  • #3 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Issues > New Sibling
  • #4 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Family Life > New Baby

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

86 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I looked long and hard; this is best of the bunch, June 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The New Baby (Paperback)

When I was pregnant with my second child, I looked long and hard for good books to introduce to our 2 yr. old son the idea of a new baby arriving. I was surprised that, of all the ones I saw, this is far and away the best -- at least for the 2-4 yr. old crowd. This book helps them understand what to expect from a baby (for instance, not an instant playmate, and lots of crying) and what they can do with a baby (snuggle, give her a finger to grab, take her for a walk in the stroller). For an excellent book on reassuring your child that he or she won't be losing out on Mommy's love, try "On Mother's Lap," by Ann Herbert Scott (wonderful illustrations, too). My son still enjoys these books, a year-and-a-half later.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for young kids expecting a new sibling, August 30, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The New Baby (Paperback)

I bought this book and two others in an attempt to prepare my son for the birth of his sister. He was 22 months when she was born. The other books ordered were too sophisticated for him. This book was a hit - he requested it every night before and after she was born. I liked that it used short simple language to explain what it would be like with the baby around and gave ideas to the older sibling for ways to play with the new baby. The "What to Expect" book and Calliou's book were both not as good.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great book for preparing child for new baby!, December 13, 2002

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M. Nicholas "colin_and_aidans_mama" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Baby (Paperback)

My son is 16 months old and he loves this book! It has been so helpful in trying to prepare him for becoming a big brother. Even though he is young, we are able to tell him about what babies can and cannot do so he will be ready when his brother arrives. I think out of all the books we bought, we will be able to reinforce more about babies with this book than any of the others. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who needs to prepare a child for a new siblings arrival!