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From Publishers Weekly
Falwell ( Feast for 10 ) decks out this understated picture book in nursery-room colors--an appropriate choice, as her story prepares small children for the imminent birth of a sibling. A multiracial family welcomes a new child, the parents explaining to their firstborn what having a baby means to the family: "We have a baby! A baby to love . . . " The parents include the older child--for example, the illustration for "A baby to feed" shows the infant at the mother's breast, the child curled at her side, sipping from a straw. The cut-paper artwork has the texture of crayon drawings, adding movement to the clean, clear compositions. Both pictures and text extend to the reader the warm, cozy exchanges of these parents and their young. Ages 2-5.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Each new facet of taking care of a baby is brought out in this charming picture book. Not only are new infants exciting, they're also a big responsibility as Falwell gently reinforces. With an economy of text and simple illustrations, she describes bringing a baby home, involving a sibling in its care, and a happy family going through its routine. Soft pastel hues of pinks and salmons, purples and blues highlight the action. The themes and ideas introduced here will be best brought out in one-on-one sharing. Although children may not notice or care, Falwell's illustrations are ethnically ambiguous, and it is impossible to determine the gender of the older child. A sound addition to the large body of books about babies.
Elizabeth Hanson, Chicago Public Library
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Elizabeth Hanson, Chicago Public Library
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Cathryn Falwell is an illustrator and author of more more than 25 picture books for children. Born and raised in the midwest, she has lived on Frog Song Pond in Maine since 1996. Ms Falwell frequently visits schools, libraries and nature centers to talk with children about books, imagination and creativity. She enjoys hiking, drawing, gardening, snow-shoeing, and watching the turtles from her treehouse. You can learn more at her website: www.cathrynfalwell.com or on her blog: www.cathrynfalwell.blogspot.com
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
New-sibling books make me cringe most of the time -- they love to center on sibling jealousy, all the "negatives" of having a new baby. And then there's what I call the "bottle and crib factor" -- parents like me who breastfeed and sleep in a family bed search constantly for a collection of "books about babies" that look a little more like our family.
This book is perfect. The toddler could be either a girl or a boy. The family's race is not specific and this could well be a mixed-race family -- what I'm getting at here, is that this could be anyone's family. The baby is breastfed with the toddler cuddled in the mama's arms, having a cookie. It's all about the joy of loving and being loved by a new baby, and the toddler is included on every page, helping and being loved, beckoned, welcomed. Utterly beautiful and simple. The last page, after the text ends, shows toddler and baby cuddled together under a blanket, asleep.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By "a_mom"
Format:Hardcover
I purchased several books for our almost-two-year-old to help him understand the new baby. This is by far his favorite. The simple explanations of the baby and the family's interaction (We have a Baby. A baby to love. A baby to hold....) with the new baby are wonderful. The pictures are lovely and perfect for a small child. It was such a great book, I bought one for a friend who also has an almost-two-year-old and a new baby.
Spend the money and purchase the hardcover/library edition. It's worth it.
31 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
My son welcomed his new little sister 4 months ago. He is 2-1/2 now, and still asks for this book to be read while the other "new baby" books sit on the shelf. The illustrations and simple words are lovely and gentle. He is not distracted by the "darker" skin of the family although we are white.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful family oriented big sibling book.
I love that this book shows the parents interacting with the older sibling and new baby. There are many books on the market that talk about being a big sibling or what an older... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Amjra
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect story for toddlers
This is the perfect book when expecting a new sibling. There are only a few words on each page, so it is a quick read. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Rae O
5.0 out of 5 stars
my daughter loves this book
I have a three and a half year old and am expecting another girl in a few months. We wanted to look for books that would talk about what roles a big sister could have with a new... Read more
Published 8 months ago by L. Gaston
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I wanted
This book is fine. It is for very young toddlers. However it came up when I search for homebirths, so I expected something totally different. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jen Baton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and Perfect for our 18 month old son
My friends and family finally convinced me that we should try to prepare our young son for the arrival of his younger sibling. Read more
Published 11 months ago by jaja06
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for very young toddlers & AP friendly
We bought this for our 21 month old because we are expecting a baby by the time she is 23 months old. Read more
Published on December 24, 2010 by Nelson
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Perfect book for toddlers with a new baby sibling
I ordered this book based on reviews for our 18 month old grandson prior to his new baby brother arriving. The book is quite wonderful. Read more
Published on September 6, 2010 by S. Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Review from Books That Heal Kids
Caring for a baby is a constant. They have routines and schedules that change the dynamics of a family. We Have a Baby uses simple text to explore all the things baby needs. Read more
Published on August 11, 2010 by Books That Heal Kids
2.0 out of 5 stars
Too simplistic for 21 month old . . .
I was looking for a book for my 21 month old son (an only child) to help explain what to expect as his new sibling arrives in a few months. Read more
Published on August 6, 2010 by M. Fletcher
5.0 out of 5 stars
A newborn operating manual for toddlers
I love this book. It is very simple. I see it more of a newborn operator's manual for toddlers then anything else. Read more
Published on March 27, 2010 by M. Cardona
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