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Ready, Set . . . Baby!

Elizabeth Rusch

Big kids Anna and Oliver give young readers the inside scoop on what to expect when a new baby is expected. In a fresh picture book/comic style, Ready, Set . . . Baby offers up a funny, loving, reassuring peek into life as a big brother or sister--with solid information, kid-friendly humor, and even tips for parents on how to help kids thrive when the new baby arrives.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Clarion Books
  • Publish Date: Feb 7th, 2017
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.10in - 9.20in - 0.50in - 0.90lb
  • EAN: 9780544472723
  • Recommended age: 04-07
  • Categories: Family - New BabyFamily - SiblingsHumorous Stories

About the Author

Rusch, Elizabeth: -

Elizabeth Rusch is the author of A Greater Goal and You Call This Democracy?, both of which were finalists for the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, and more than a dozen acclaimed children's books, including picture books, middle grade, fiction, nonfiction, and a graphic novel. In a starred review Kirkus called her book The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change a "nail-biting account." She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family.

Leng, Qin: -

Qin Leng was born in Shanghai, and lived in France and Montreal. She now lives and works as a designer and illustrator in Toronto. To learn more, visit qinleng.tumblr.com

Praise for this book

"...a blend of genuinely useful tips and good humor, in a sympathetic but matter-of-fact approach..." -Bulletin "Softly colored, jaunty cartoon drawings with dialogue bubbles match the cheery tone of the text. A baby with older siblings as enlightened as Anna and Oliver is one lucky baby." -Booklist "Lighthearted and funny, this is an ideal book to share with soon-to-be big brothers and sisters." -School Library Journal "In keeping with the book's humor and general good cheer, Leng's spirited watercolors bring both the chaos and the charm of babies to vibrant life... Expect older kids to go gaga over this informative little guide." -Kirkus --

"...a blend of genuinely useful tips and good humor, in a sympathetic but matter-of-fact approach..." -Bulletin "Softly colored, jaunty cartoon drawings with dialogue bubbles match the cheery tone of the text. A baby with older siblings as enlightened as Anna and Oliver is one lucky baby." -Booklist "Lighthearted and funny, this is an ideal book to share with soon-to-be big brothers and sisters." -School Library Journal "In keeping with the book's humor and general good cheer, Leng's spirited watercolors bring both the chaos and the charm of babies to vibrant life... Expect older kids to go gaga over this informative little guide." -Kirkus--No Source