the critics...

“There are lots of books about kids and the babies they must endure, teach, and love, but few get the interaction down as perfectly as this marvelous melding of knowing observations and funny, sunny, on-the-money art ... With so much to look at, think about, and giggle at, this book will get many readings.”

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“The child perspective is spot on; it is clear that the baby is missing out on all the wonderful things in life that are at the center of the six-year-old world. What is most successful about the story is the original take on sibling relations; it doesn’t overtly address resentment or jealousy or adjustment issues (though this will be a great salve for kids struggling with these issues), but humorously acknowledges that babies and kids are different and can do different things...This is perfect family fare and a welcome departure from storybooks that assume the worst when a new life joins the family.”

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“Author and illustrator get the balance of annoyance and adoration just right; big sibs will especially appreciate the book’s perspicacity.”

HORNBOOK

“While Lloyd-Jones begins her story on a comical note, she deftly conveys the angry/wistful tumult of emotions children often feel when confronted with the arrival of a new addition... her wry musings are on target... A perfect antidote to the new-baby blues for siblings.”

KIRKUS

“All the things that a baby needs to know–and more importantly, all the things that  a big sister does know–are covered... The final pages... find both children so close that they can share nostalgia for “the olden days when you were a baby’–a suitably sweet ending for this tribute to the way love grows.”

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