When the New Baby Comes, I'm Moving Out (Hardcover)

by Martha G. Alexander (Author) "Why are you painting my old high chair?..." (more)

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Product Description
Oliver is going to be a big brother, and doesn't like the idea one bit. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author
Martha Alexander
Illustrator Martha Alexander is the author and/or illustrator of nearly 50 books, including A You're Adorable (Candlewick), Nobody Asked Me If I Wanted a Baby Sister (Dial), and the classic Blackboard Bear series (Dial; reissued by Candlewick). She lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (February 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570916780
• ISBN-13: 978-1570916786
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,067,197 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for children whose parents want to prepare them for the arrival of a new baby in the family, September 14, 2006

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Young Oliver is angry. His mother is giving away his high char and crib to the new baby that is coming to live with them. Oliver can't even sit on his mom's lap because her tummy has grown too big. Oliver is so angry he feels like throwing his mom in the garbage can, or running away and living in his tree house. There is just no room for a new baby in his life. But when momma reminds him that there are perks to being a big brother, Oliver decides to stick around and share his wisdom with the new baby. Originally published in 1979 and featuring recolored art by author/illustrator Martha Alexander, When The New Baby Comes, I'm Moving Out is an ideal book which is enthusiastically recommended for children whose parents want to prepare them for the arrival of a new baby in the family.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding way for children to experience negative feelings, May 20, 2002

By	Eileen (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When the New Baby Comes, I'm Moving Out (Picture Puffins) (Paperback)

When mom is about to have a new baby, it is natural for children to feel jealous, upset, insecure. It is difficult for a young child to articulate or understand these feelings. This book enables a child to see that others have negative feelings also, that it is acceptable to voice those feelings, and that mom understands. It is better for children to voice their negative feelings than to stuff those thoughts inside and act on them later. Martha Alexander has written a wonderful story which allows children and parents to recognize themselves in the characters. My children love this book and want to read it over and over again, as will yours.

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What were they thinking?, March 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: When the New Baby Comes, I'm Moving Out (Pied Piper Books) (Hardcover)

I was appalled when I read this book. It talks about the little boy Oliver being upset about a new baby. But goes on to say that he will put the Mom and baby in a trash can and hit it with a stick, not feed them, cover them with ashes, and on..... While I'm sure this was meant to be funny. I don't find it that way at all!!! I find it disgusting. Why would you even want to put these ideas in a kids head. Maybe they can't put the Mom in a garbage can, but they may try to put the baby in one. I can't believe a book like this was published.