by Rachel Fuller ; illustrated by Rachel Fuller ; translated by Teresa Mlawer ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 1, 2018
Given the dearth of such titles, Spanish-speaking families especially will find the series helpful.
A new baby in the family can be a stressful time for an older sibling. This charming bilingual (English/Spanish) title and its series companions address such moments.
Simple conversational text and warm, colorful illustrations outlined in black represent situations young children will easily relate to. In this book, a pregnant mother and child in an interracial family get ready for the baby’s arrival by reading books, sorting through clothes, visiting the doctor, and decorating the room. In My New Baby / Mi Nuevo bebé, a child interacts with the newborn, eagerly asking questions as the family goes through the daily routine. Familiar situations include the baby nursing, getting dressed, and going for a walk. This family is an all-white one. In You and Me / Tú y yo, an older sibling contends with a baby now old enough to be giggle-inducing yet also a nuisance. Baby cries, pulls hair, and knocks over toys—but also quietly snuggles up for a book to be read. This family has light-brown skin and may be headed by a single mom. In Look at Me! / ¡Mírame!, a child in an all-black family discovers the joys of maturity by using a potty, going down a slide unaided, and making baby smile by playing peekaboo (here the British term “Peep-o!” is used).
Given the dearth of such titles, Spanish-speaking families especially will find the series helpful. (Board book. 2-4)Pub Date: May 1, 2018
ISBN: 978-1-78628-150-0
Page Count: 12
Publisher: Child's Play
Review Posted Online: May 13, 2018
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 2018
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by Samantha Lizzio ; illustrated by eOne ‧ RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2019
This TV rerun in board-book form has nothing new to offer.
Peppa hopes to join her classmates in a Halloween pumpkin competition in this adaptation of a story from the popular British television program Peppa Pig.
With the help of Granny and Grandpa Pig, Peppa turns her giant pumpkin, which is the size of a compact car, into a jack-o’-lantern. The trio is flummoxed when it comes time to transport the pumpkin to the competition, so they call on Miss Rabbit and her helicopter to airlift the pumpkin to the festivities as Peppa and her grandparents ride inside. Peppa arrives just in time for the contest and wins the prize for best flying pumpkin. The scenes look as if they are pulled directly from the television show, right down to the rectangular framing of some of the scenes. While the story is literally nothing new, the text is serviceable, describing the action in two to three sentences per page. The pumpkin-shaped book and orange foil cover will likely attract youngsters, whether they are Peppa fans or not.
This TV rerun in board-book form has nothing new to offer. (Board book. 2-4)Pub Date: July 30, 2019
ISBN: 978-1-338-33922-2
Page Count: 10
Publisher: Scholastic
Review Posted Online: Sept. 23, 2019
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 15, 2019
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by Caroline Jayne Church ; illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 27, 2015
A good choice for caregivers looking for a positive, uncomplicated introduction to a new baby that focuses on everything an...
A little boy exults in his new role as big brother.
Rhyming text describes the arrival of a new baby and all of the big brother’s rewarding new duties. He gets to help with feedings, diaper changes, playtime, bathtime, and naptime. Though the rhyming couplets can sometimes feel a bit forced and awkward, the sentiment is sweet, as the focus here never veers from the excitement and love a little boy feels for his tiny new sibling. The charming, uncluttered illustrations convincingly depict the growing bond between this fair-skinned, rosy-cheeked, smiling pair of boys. In the final pages, the parents, heretofore kept mostly out of view, are pictured holding the children. The accompanying text reads: “Mommy, Daddy, baby, me. / We love each other—a family!” In companion volume I Am a Big Sister, the little boy is replaced with a little girl with bows in her hair. Some of the colors and patterns in the illustrations are slightly altered, but it is essentially the same title.
A good choice for caregivers looking for a positive, uncomplicated introduction to a new baby that focuses on everything an older sibling can do to help. (Board book. 2-4)Pub Date: Jan. 27, 2015
ISBN: 978-0-545-68886-4
Page Count: 24
Publisher: Cartwheel/Scholastic
Review Posted Online: March 16, 2015
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 2015
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