Waiting for Baby (The New Baby) [Board book]

Annie Kubler (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Series: The New Baby

Waiting for Baby is a story without words which follows the forthcoming birth of the new baby brother/sister, from the scan and buying new toys to decorating the playroom and visiting mum in hospital.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This charmingly illustrated boardbook has no words but a wealth of pictures that tell their own story. Using pictures, the book carefully introduces the idea of a new baby coming into the family by involving the existing child throughout the pregnancy until the birth. Parents will enjoy putting their own words to the pictures in a way that their own child will understand. Welcoming a new baby into the family should be a joyous occasion, and every parent will want to make sure their child enjoys the new baby too. youthinmind.com 20031201

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Board book: 14 pages
• Publisher: Child's Play International (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0859539733
• ISBN-13: 978-0859539739
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #546,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Aptly Titled, December 6, 2005

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Annie Oakley "designer-2" (Wister, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waiting for Baby (The New Baby) (Board book)

This is, after all, a book about "Waiting." Excellent illustrations cover not being able to fit in Mommy's lap, doctor visits, buying things for Baby, helping Daddy so Mommy can rest, being left behind when Mommy goes to hospital, seeing new baby for the first time. Just wish there had been one more page about what to do with Baby after s/he is here. Very good book for child 18 mo. to 5 years.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book to personalize for your child, May 20, 2003

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3Speed (Minnesota, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waiting for Baby (The New Baby) (Board book)

My 20-month old daughter loves this book, as do I. The illustrations are beautiful and allow you to tell the story however you choose (there is no text). It's a great way to personalize the "expecting a new baby" story. We talk about our doctor, our favorite toy store, our grandma coming to visit, ect. It's also fun to hear how Dad tells the story. A great book for toddlers who will soon be big brothers or sisters.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars We enjoy this book, February 7, 2007

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April J. Carman (Richland, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Waiting for Baby (The New Baby) (Board book)

I just bought this book for my 2.5 year old. I appreciate the fact that there aren't words to the book. It gives me an opportunity to talk specifically about the situations as it applies to us, and not be constrained by a story.

I would have given it five stars except for the fact that there are two things I wish were different, I wish there were more distinct "belly" pictures of the mom. There are a couple, but she kind of just looks big to me. And second is the page with the child staying with (obviously) grandma and grandpa. We don't have family nearby, so he will be staying with friends. And additionally, if he was staying with grandma and grandpa - ours don't have white heads! The book could have just been a touch more versatile without the white haired couple.