Book details
Room for the Baby
Description
UH-OH!What's a family to do when there's a baby on the way but no place to put a crib?The big brother-to-be is worried. His mom does have a sewing room, but its every nook and cranny is stuffed with cast-off items and outgrown clothes that people have given her to recycle and reusesome day. Now that day has comebecause the new arrival will need someplace to sleep and something to wear. So the resourceful mom gets to work, making new clothes from old to outfit the baby-to-be.Inspired by her creativity, the neighbors get involved, and soon everyone is stitching and knitting something. As the months go by and the family celebrates the Jewish holidays from Passover to Hanukkah, big brother helps his mom get ready, too. But things move slowly and he continues to worry: will there ever be room for the baby?
Age
3-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Room for the Baby by Michelle Edwards is a heartwarming story that celebrates the joy and anticipation of preparing for a new addition to the family, making it a perfect read for expectant parents and siblings.
- The book showcases the themes of creativity, resourcefulness, and family bonding, as the characters make space for the baby, which can inspire readers to find innovative solutions in their own lives.
- Michelle Edwards' delightful illustrations and storytelling capture the excitement and love that surrounds the arrival of a new baby, providing a comforting and reassuring narrative for young children who are about to become older siblings.
- Reading Room for the Baby can serve as a gentle introduction to the concept of change within the family dynamic, helping children understand and embrace the idea of a new family member in a positive and engaging way.