Book details
New Baby Coming, New Baby Here
Description
Being a big sister is hard work!When Alisa's new baby sister, Claire, is born, she has no idea what to expect. Will Claire be nice? Will Alisa have to give away all of her toys? Will Mommy and Daddy stop loving Alisa because baby Claire is here?New Baby Coming, New Baby Here by Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant is a delightfully fun family story of what to expect when your parents bring home a new baby. New Baby Coming, New Baby Here is the perfect way to help your child understand that when your family grows, so does the amount of love in your home. Summary: When Alisa's parents bring home her baby sister, Claire, from the hospital early, Alisa has no idea what to expect. At first, she is enamored by her adorable new sister, but then reality sets in, and things get a lot harder than she anticipated. Alisa must learn to share her toys, her attention, and her parents' love. However, as Claire grows, Alisa learns that all of the hard work, life change, and sacrifice are worth the joys of being a big sister.
Age
0-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
36 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Helps prepare a child for the arrival of a new sibling, providing them with a sense of what to expect and how their role in the family might change.
- Offers a way for parents and children to bond over reading, discussing, and understanding the emotions and changes that come with a new family member.
- Provides positive representations of family expansion and sibling relationships, which can foster excitement and acceptance in young children.
- Contains age-appropriate language and concepts that can help ease any concerns or fears a child might have about no longer being the only child or having to share attention.