Now in paperback, a picture book, told from a child's perspective, about what to expect when Mom's expecting.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
One of our favorites!:
We have a lot of new baby books, and this was one of our favorites. It gives a lot of information without being overwhelming. It also does not introduce the negative side of siblings. I didn't want to put ideas into our son's head before the baby came. I figured he'd discover the negatives on his own and we could find books to address them later, if needed. Our son was 27 months when his sister was born and we read this for a few months before that. I think it helped, and he's adjusted quite well. We've... more info
a bit complicated for a 2 year old:
this is a neat book, but way too in-depth for our 2 year old. we were searching for good books to help him understand what to expect with our new baby coming. i recommend this one for older kids (4+).
MUST HAVE FOR SIBLING TO BE:
THIS WAS A GREAT BOOK FOR PREPARING OUR 2 YEAR OLD AND 4 YEAR OLD SONS FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THEIR BABY BROTHER. IT HAS PICTURES OF THE BABY DEVELOPING FROM EMBRYO TO 40 WEEK GESTATIONAL AGED BABY. THE STORY INCLUDES MOMMY'S GROWING BELLY, DOCTORS VISITS WHERE THE OLDER SIBLING HELPS GET THE BABY'S HB WITH THE DOPPLER, GETTING THE SIBLINGS BABY THINGS OUT FOR THE NEW BABY, TO GRANDMA COMING OVER WHEN MOMMY AND DADDY HAVE TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL, GRANDMA MAKES COOKIES AND FORTS WITH THE SIBLING, MOMMY,... more info
Terrific!:
This a a SUPER choice for little ones preparing to become older siblings. Although somewhat detailed with regard to "mommy's womb", "umbilical cord" and "baby's development" still enthralling to my 3 year old. She LOVES this book. The art is great and the book helps the little one to feel like they can really play a special part in the new baby's life. It even focuses on nursing and the benefits behind it. Good for you Lizzy Rockwell! I highly recommend this one. The best I have found. There are... more info
