Hello Baby!
by Lizzy Rockwell
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Author: Lizzy RockwellIllustrator: Lizzy Rockwell
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-07-11
ISBN: 0517800748
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Book Reviews of Hello Baby!
Book Review: Perfect preparation for a new sibling
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased this book for my 21 month old son (and only child). After reading all the reviews on several books, my hope was to find a product that would help introduce the concept of adding a new baby to our family. I wanted something that touched on both Mom's expanding waistline and what to expect after baby comes home.
My son loves to read with me. He usually takes a while to warm up to new books, however this one caught on right away with him. We read it several times a day. I imagine that as others have stated, it'll be a favorite long after his sibling is born.
There isn't anything I would criticize about this book (other than I was too cheap to buy the hard cover version and I'm not sure how long the paperback will last with all the use).
I like the traditional family approach the author uses(mother, father, big brother and baby sister and grannie) and the mention of nursing (compared to books that state "baby needs a bottle"). In addition, the big brother plays an integral role in the care of the baby rather than taking a back seat after the new baby's introduction.
As far as criticism I've seen of the detail of this book . . . We don't read all the details on the chart that shows baby's growth, but simply point out which picture most closely matches his sibling's current development. He grabs another pamphlet that details even more and goes through that when we get to this page. He enjoys showing Mom what his baby sister looks like.
There are some pages that are kind of wordy (like the explanation of the baby growing in the womb and the umbilical cord). However, I think if this had been pared down, it would limit the audience the book reaches. I'd rather give my son too much detail (it's NOT graphic) than leave him questioning the lack of information (as an older child may do).
This book teaches concepts I would've neglected to cover with him (such as the umbilical cord stump and soft spot on baby's head). I certainly wouldn't shy away from the book for younger audiences.
As I mentioned, this book provides the detail that children need but doesn't provide too much graphic information. For example, it references "going to the hospital to help our baby be born" with no explanation of how baby's are born.
I would highly recommend this book for both younger and older children.
Summary of Hello Baby!
Now in paperback, a picture book, told from a child's perspective, about what to expect when Mom's expecting.New Baby Books
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