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.
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106 of 107 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format: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.
40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format: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.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By M. Nicholas
Format: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!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Son loves this book!
I am expecting a baby to be born in the next month and I got this book to help my son understand what was happening. Read more
Published 4 hours ago by mindy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quality not as good as the older editions, but still a great book.
I learned to read by reading Little Critter. My father read the books to me at an early age, and I quickly grew fond of Mercer Mayer's works over the years. Read more
Published 10 days ago by romevi
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but not great.
I was recommended to buy this book as a 2nd recommendation to another book. This one is just OK. It didn't spark as many conversations or questions as 'I'm a Big Brother' by... Read more
Published 13 days ago by kellpaluga
3.0 out of 5 stars
Love this collection, but wish it came in hardback for small books
My son has a mercer mayer book that is hardback with multiple stories, however I wish the smaller ones also came in hardback, because he is still a little rough with books. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Stephanie schroeder
5.0 out of 5 stars
This was just right gift for my niece when she got new baby sister.
This was right gift for the occasion as new baby arrived I wanted to make sure older sister got encouraged to do things by herself. And it worked too.
Published 16 days ago by Meetmaster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun book
Nice book for siblings to start understanding the idea of a baby coming home. My kids loved it. The paperback form is great too because i don't worry about them destroying it as... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Leslie Anne Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for prepping big sis/bro
There's none of the jealousy in this book only a proud big brother. My little girl loves reading about what she can do with baby brother when he arrives.
Published 1 month ago by Frederick Kobsik
5.0 out of 5 stars
Daughter loves this book
My 2 1/2 year old loves this book. She makes me read it over and over again. She likes that she can relate to it with her sister coming home and tries to do with her new baby... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Melody A Brouse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
Another awesome Little Critter book. Got this for my son when he became a big brother. Was a great addition to our Little Critter collection.
Published 1 month ago by kterry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Mercer Mayer Books
I have purchased many Mercer Mayer books over the years, and I still love the Critter series. She has captured the innocence of childhood and put it in simple words for children... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Patti Schultz
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