Summary
A world of being new is waiting--exciting, cool, and fascinating! Napping, crying, cuddling, playing, making friends, exploring--such a wealth of experiences await each new life.
Summary
On one horrible day, a new ruler is born into a young princess's family: a ruler she dubs His Royal Highness, King Baby. This small interloper is so smelly. He is so noisy. And all the talk in the Land is about him (such a nice burp! Oh, what a lovely poo-poo!), nonstop, ALL THE TIME! Has there ever been such an era of wicked rule?
Summary
Kiely, who is used to being the star of the show in her family, must learn to share the spotlight with a new starlet--her baby sister.
Summary
The questions new parents ask as they look in amazement on their just-born child are celebrated and fancifully answered in this inspirational poem, brought for the first time to picture-book life.
Summary
Congratulations! You have a new baby in your family. Just follow our simple tips and you'll all be very happy... Don't send your baby to play with an elephant, lend him to a kangaroo, or give the baby to an octopus to cuddle. and never let your baby take the dog for a walk! This funny, warm-hearted picture book is perfect for the whole family to share.
Summary
From the magic of a baby's first sights and sounds to a wish for a far-off day, evocative text and gorgeous illustrations are imbued with the tenderness felt between parents and child. A perfect gift for new mothers and fathers and anyone who cherishes those unforgettable moments--or dreams of a time when their children will see their own little ones smile at them for the first time.
Summary
A lyrical adoption story that tenderly addresses a baby's transition from the care of her birth mother to that of her adoptive parents. This lovely poem illuminates the role of an adopted child's birth mother, respecting her choice to give her child to a loving family.
Summary
Stella Wells, fledgling scientist, has a new baby brother, Drake, and she is seriously considering the possibility that he is a duck--but further research is required to test that hypothesis.
Summary
Bella has had her special blanket, named Blanket, since she was a baby. She and Blanket did everything together -- painting, singing, and playing in mud puddles. Now Bella has a new baby brother who has his own brand-new blanket. But he prefers Bella's old, muddy, smelly blanket! What's a big sister to do?
Summary
A new parent describes the love felt when embracing a child for the first time, and the feeling that all creation is welcoming the baby, too.
Summary
A soon-to-be big brother has worries about his forthcoming sibling.
Summary
As a baby grows in her mother's tummy, a soon-to-be big sister and her family spend nine months preparing for the newest member of the family to arrive.
Summary
Toby is eager to be considered "big" and do things on his own, but being a big boy is not quite as exciting as Toby thought it would be when he realizes it comes at the expense of mommy's attention, now devoted to his baby sister.
Summary
A brother explains to his new baby brother all the fun adventures they will have together because they are brothers and friends.
Summary
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow Little Miss as she learns to be a wonderful big sister.