This interactive book is a heartfelt look at the wonder and excitement of waiting for a new sibling to arrive. Quaint line drawings and lovely patterns lend a breezy, lighthearted atmosphere to the story, and a variety of playful flaps add gentle humor, showing the new baby blissfully tucked away in its mama's belly. Full color.
Book Synopsis
Celebrate the wonder and excitement of waiting for a new sibling to arrive in this charming picture book from the bestselling creators of In My HeartPart of the Growing Hearts series! A sister-to-be is so eager to step into her role that she's starting early! She sticks close to her mama so she can sing songs to her sibling-to-be (loudly, of course) and explain all the great things waiting in the outside world (cupcakes! strawberries! swimming!). With quaint line drawings, lovely patterns, and a variety of playful flaps showing the new baby blissfully tucked away in its mama's belly, this interactive picture book is a joyful and celebratory ode to a growing family and the perfect gift for any big-sibling-to-be. The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler's emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling. Read them all! Hello in There: A Big Sister's Book of Waiting In My Heart: A Book of Feelings Brave As Can Be: A Book of Courage All My Treasures: A Book of Joy In My Room: A Book of Creativity and Imagination With My Daddy: A Book of Love and Family My Little Gifts: A Book of Sharing My Tree and Me: A Book of Seasons
Review Quotes
**STARRED REVIEW** "Roussey's whimsical, scraggly, illustrations are perfectly suited to the girl's excitement as the big day approaches."-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review" "Thick and sturdy pages and flaps are made to withstand many eager perusals as big sisters and brothers everywhere gear up for their own big days."-- "Kirkus Reviews" "This has charming possibilities for helping a youngster to envision (and get accustomed to) the impending sibling."-- "The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"
About The Author
Jo Witek is an author, journalist, and screenwriter. This is her first book published in English. She lives in France. Christine Roussey is an illustrator who works with advertising agencies, newspapers, magazines, and publishers. This is her first book in English. She lives in France.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.3 Inches (H) x 9.7 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 0-3 Years
Number of Pages: 22
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Publisher: Abrams Appleseed
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jo Witek
Language: English
Street Date: May 7, 2013
TCIN: 14312869
UPC: 9781419703713
Item Number (DPCI): 059-03-0284
Origin: Made in the USA
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