A new baby makes everyone happy, but when you're the one used to being the baby, it's not so simple. Excitement, disappointment, boredom, pride - a new baby may make you feel all of these and more. But don't worry - as this book reveals, being a big sister or brother is a special thing too! For ages 3-6 years.
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When a new baby arrives on the scene, every one is happy. Mum and Dad are over the moon, Granny has gone completely gaga--in fact anyone would think that that squishy, boring squawking little thing that everyone is suddenly so fond of is the best thing in the world. But of course, it isn't. And no matter how hard they try to say that being a "big" is a good thing, you know deep down that it really isn't and that the only thing that matters is being very small indeed...
Hi, New Baby talks to children about what happens when a new sibling arrives on the scene and explores the thoughts and feelings of an older child as she gets to grips with this latest intrusion on her life.
Nice touches (a delightfully wrinkled little nose the first time our young heroine sniffs a dirty nappy, the sheer horror at the amount of noise this new bundle can make) add to the realism of this attractive book, with its life-like illustrations and down-to-earth attitude, and the unusual use of the father's voice reminding the child how she felt when the baby just arrived adds to the warmth.
Families faced with the arrival of a new baby could do much worse than pick up a copy of this book. --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"An ideal book for a pregnant mum to read with her toddler." The Times on Happy Birth Day!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is a lovely book, with fabulous illustrations - the expressions on faces are wonderful. A great book which a parent or others could use to introduce a small child to the idea of a baby arriving. I loved it, (as a granny) and so did some other mums. Other books by Robie are great too.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
not what I thought
5 Jan 2004
By Stacey
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Format:Paperback
I too loved Happy Birth Day, but this book just makes having a younger sibling seem like a negative experience. When I read it with my 3 yo I have to leave out parts that are too negative. The child in the book acts out badly in light of all the attention the new baby is getting...going as far as wearing baby's hat acting like a baby herself and competing for attention in bratty ways. I'm not saying this won't happen in my own family...but who wants to give their preschooler these ideas?
Almost every page is a picture of the older child making a snotty face at the baby..even at the end..she never really accepts the new baby.
Almost every page is a picture of the older child making a snotty face at the baby..even at the end..she never really accepts the new baby.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Another overly negative book for new siblings
25 April 2002
By A Customer
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Format:Hardcover
Our family loves the book Happy Birth Day by the same author and illustrator, so I was delighted to see Hi New Baby! on the bookstore shelf -- it even features the same family as Happy Birth Day. However, when I read this book, I was very disappointed -- like too many other books in this genre, it dwells very heavily on the negative feelings an older child has about a new baby, and only on the last page is any positive feeling expressed. Of course it's important to acknowledge the negative feelings an older child will have -- but a book that presents a more balanced picture of feelings about new siblinghood, such as Joanna Cole's books I'm a Big Brother and I'm a Big Sister, or Martin Waddell's lovely book When the Teddy Bears Came, seems much more appropriate and comforting reading for siblings-to-be.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hi New Harris and Emberley book
3 Oct 2000
By A Customer
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Format:Hardcover
Harris and Emberley have again joined forces to create a wonderful book. Hi New Baby helps parents and families adjust to a new baby with this up-close look from a not-so-sure- about-the -new-baby sibling. Emberley's soft illustrations capture those funny new born looks. A perfect new baby gift for the brothers and sisters at home.
What a delightful series Harris and Emberley have provided to help educate our youngsters on sexuality and family life. THANKS!
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