Welcome, Little Baby (Hardcover)

~ (Author, Illustrator) "Welcome to our world, little baby..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This beautiful little book is the perfect gift for a new baby and his or her family. Accomplished author/artist Aliki tenderly depicts a newborn and its family's first experiences. "Welcome to our world, little baby," the text begins. "We've been waiting for you." The story evokes all the warm feelings new parents and their loved ones have toward babies. Aliki's illustrations show everyday events that will interest older children, while toddlers will be drawn to the prominently displayed faces of the baby and its mother. All ages.
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From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 Here's a different sort of ``new baby'' book, a warm, tender greeting for a little one. Simple prose combined with charming pictures in the soft, bright colors of spring express the wonder and promise of a new life. Sweet without being saccharine, the text describes the small world of an infant and the way in which that sphere will expand as the baby discovers ``things you didn't know when you were born.'' Impressionistic illustrations in crayon and ink follow the text; mother and child are shown at home and visiting the park, experiencing the sights and sounds around them. This is not a book about sibling relationships, as the focus is almost entirely on baby and mother, with the father appearing on the last page as part of the family. For this reason, the book would be a lovely gift for a new mother, but may not have much appeal to young children. Welcome, New Baby is just thata welcome that expresses the miracle of birth and growth. Lucy Young Clem, Evansville-Vanderburgh County Public Library, Ind.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books; 1st edition (March 16, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688068103
• ISBN-13: 978-0688068103
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 7.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #658,591 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book that shows baby breastfeeding, no bottles., October 27, 1998

By A Customer

This book is beautifully illustrated and gentle in manner. It shows the beautiful bond of mother and baby. I love it because it shows breastfeeding, with no bottles, whatsoever. It's a great book for young children who are expecting a new brother or sister.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent gift for a newborn-one size fits all., November 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Welcome, Little Baby/Mini Book (Hardcover)

The story, illustrations and small size of Welcome Little Baby make it a favorite in the library. I have read it with my daughter since before she was born. Now, she "reads" it to her baby brother. It makes a sweet gift for any child.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story of parents' love and hope for their newborn, October 17, 2005

By	Durling Heath "Durling Heath" (Cohoes, NY) - See all my reviews

If a book does what it is supposed to do, it not only moves the reader, but it also reminds the reader of the emotions he or she felt the first time the reading the book. A very simple and wonderful story about parents' love and hope for their newborn child, 'Welcome, Little Baby' is a snapshot in time of the reason two people marry and have children.

After I bought 'Welcome, Little Baby,' I read the story to my daughter, our first, who could not have been much older than 18-months at the time. Even reading very slowly with ample, age-appropriate inflection, 'Welcome...' is no more than a two-minute read. I could never read it just one time. My daughter had me read it over and over again - a dozen times if she asked once. Within a few days, she had memorized the story and began to "read" it to herself as she turned the pages.

The illustrations, the story, and the mood are very gentle and warm. The book itself is a sort of metaphor for the care and rearing of newborns. A terrific book and a great gift for couples who have just delivered or very young children who have a little brother or sister on-the-way.