As Rose anxiously awaits the birth of the familys new baby, she isnt sure what to expect about her new role as big sister. She isnt sure whether she wants a baby brother or a baby sister; actually she isnt sure she wants a new baby at all! But when her new little brother actually arrives, suddenly everything seems just right. / Susanna Leonard Hills text perfectly captures the excitement and apprehension of children anticipating the arrival of a new baby, and Nicole Ruttens sweet hamster characters make this an ideal story for siblings-to-be.
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PreSchool-K—Every morning, a young hamster races into her parents' bedroom and asks, "Is the baby here yet?" and each time they answer, "Not yet." Rose can't decide whether she wants a sister or a brother, and at one point she decides that she doesn't want a baby at all, but her mother brings her around to the idea that she'll probably like being a big sister. Dad describes the nurturing that babies require and reminds his daughter that she was once an infant who needed and received loving care, too. When a brother is born, she carefully holds him, marvels at how tiny he is, and sings to him until he falls asleep in her arms. The book ends neatly with Rose's parents asking if her arms are tired and she replies, "Not yet." Hill presents adults who encourage their daughter to process her feelings and come to her own conclusions. The narrative's pacing and structure are ideal, with the story and life lessons beginning on Monday and ending on Friday. Rutten's cheery watercolor illustrations, depicting the hamsters' life in their cozy country cottage and later in the hospital, are infused with subtle, appropriate humor. With its thoughtful text and playful art, this book gently helps older siblings confidently adjust to their new roles.—Shawn Brommer, South Central Library System, Madison, WI END
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A perfect and heartwarming read for families awaiting the arrival of a new baby
April 12, 2010
Format:Hardcover
My good friend who is expecting a new baby stopped by to visit this afternoon accompanied by her four-year-old. I thought it was the perfect opportunity to read this together with my own 5-year-old daughter. The children enjoyed the story immensely! The story captures all the uncertainty, hopes, and fears a young child feels as he/she awaits the arrival of a new sibling.
The text by author Susanna Hill is well-written, with vocabulary that is perfectly pitched for a young audience (I'd say 4-8) and can be read aloud or with some help with beginning readers. The story is captivating, and given that the characters in this book are adorable hamsters, it makes for a fun reading experience. The illustrator, Nicole Rutten has done a fantastic job of capturing the emotions experienced by young Rose as she eagerly (though uncertainly) awaits her new baby brother/sister. Her trepidation, fears, doubts, and excitement are well-portrayed in the cute and colorful illustrations."Not Yet, Rose" will make a wonderful present for families awaiting the arrival of a new sibling, and it also facilitates heartfelt discussions with children regarding their feelings about a new addition to the family.
The text by author Susanna Hill is well-written, with vocabulary that is perfectly pitched for a young audience (I'd say 4-8) and can be read aloud or with some help with beginning readers. The story is captivating, and given that the characters in this book are adorable hamsters, it makes for a fun reading experience. The illustrator, Nicole Rutten has done a fantastic job of capturing the emotions experienced by young Rose as she eagerly (though uncertainly) awaits her new baby brother/sister. Her trepidation, fears, doubts, and excitement are well-portrayed in the cute and colorful illustrations."Not Yet, Rose" will make a wonderful present for families awaiting the arrival of a new sibling, and it also facilitates heartfelt discussions with children regarding their feelings about a new addition to the family.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the sweetest book for introducing children to a new sibling. The language has a wonderful rhythm to it that makes it easy to read over and over again. And the way Susanna Leonard Hill has built the story around Rose's shifting perspective on the impending birth of her sibling is easy for children to understand, but also has deeper layers for parents to enjoy. My daughter asked for it several times in a row--which is the best compliment of all. And I have to admit that when I read the last page, I tear up. Every single time. I highly recommend this book for addition to your bookshelf!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By New York Mom
Format:Hardcover
This charming book is just right for parents to read with a child who is just about to have a baby brother or sister or who has just had one. Susanna Leonard Hill knows how to capture emotions in a story, and the pictures have plenty for a child to explore while listening. My husband is an obstetrician, and put his copy in the waiting room....someone took it home, which I think shows how much it appealed to at least one expectant mother!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By M. Miller
Format:Hardcover
Not Yet, Rose is the ideal story to share with an expectant big brother or big sister. With gentle humor, the book captures the excitement, and a bit of the natural ambivalence, of awaiting the birth of a new sibling. Children will beg to listen to Not Yet, Rose over and over again, and parents will comply with true pleasure. It is a story that touches the heart.
By BeccaQ
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderful story of new sibling uncertainty and the lovely close bonding that follows. I bought 10 copies and gave them as birthday presents to all my kids' friends and sent copies in to their school classrooms and the library as well. Now I need to buy ten more, and I will!
5.0 out of 5 stars
This adorable book captures all the excitement, the fear and ambivalence the only child feels before the new baby arrives!
November 11, 2009
Format:Hardcover
Whoosh! Rose ran like crazy, past the banisters into her parent's bedroom. She tossed her stuffie onto the floor and started to climb into her parent's bed. Today she wanted a sister. "Is the baby here yet?" Not yet, but her parent's told her perhaps a baby brother would be nice. Of course that was a silly idea because "A sister would be more the same." The next day she rubbed her mother's big hamster tummy and repeated herself. This day seemed like the perfect day to want a brother because they are different. In her mind's eye she could picture them going on a picnic and fishing. "Not yet, Rose."
By Wednesday the whole idea of even having a baby was silly and she asked her mother, "What do you need a baby for anyway?" Her mother was patient with her and told her without a baby she couldn't be the big sister she wanted to be. Rose sat outside at the bottom of their stone steps, lifted up her toes and blindly stared at her pink bunny slippers. Questions, questions, questions! Rose really didn't seem to know quite what she wanted or if she wanted anything at all. On Friday morning when Rose woke up she found Grandma and Grandma in her parent's place. This baby had come, but she had a lot on her mind. Was this baby going to be what she really wanted or needed? Would she be a good sister?
This adorable book captures all the excitement, the fear and ambivalence the only child feels when there is a new addition to the family. Little Rose, who wasn't sure just what she wanted was like many children facing this situation. Her parents were smiling, comforting and patient with her. I loved it when her father stated, "You were a baby once . . . and now look how well you turned out.... Read more ›
By Wednesday the whole idea of even having a baby was silly and she asked her mother, "What do you need a baby for anyway?" Her mother was patient with her and told her without a baby she couldn't be the big sister she wanted to be. Rose sat outside at the bottom of their stone steps, lifted up her toes and blindly stared at her pink bunny slippers. Questions, questions, questions! Rose really didn't seem to know quite what she wanted or if she wanted anything at all. On Friday morning when Rose woke up she found Grandma and Grandma in her parent's place. This baby had come, but she had a lot on her mind. Was this baby going to be what she really wanted or needed? Would she be a good sister?
This adorable book captures all the excitement, the fear and ambivalence the only child feels when there is a new addition to the family. Little Rose, who wasn't sure just what she wanted was like many children facing this situation. Her parents were smiling, comforting and patient with her. I loved it when her father stated, "You were a baby once . . . and now look how well you turned out.... Read more ›
Format:Hardcover
This is a delightful account of how a child might feel in anticipation of the arrival of a new sibling. While "Not Yet, Rose" would be enjoyed by any younster, it would be particularly appropriate to read to a child whose family was expecting a new baby. Susanna Hill succeeds admirably in bringing all of Rose's emotions into play, including joyous antipation and understandable angst. Nicole Rutten's drawings add to the charm of this endearing book.
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