Ready, Set . . . Baby!

by Elizabeth Rusch, Qin Leng (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780544472723
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	02/07/2017
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

The award-winning freelance writer Elizabeth Rusch is the author of a number of award-winning nonfiction titles for children, including: Generation Fix, Will it Blow?,The Planet Hunter, and For the Love of Music: The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart. Her previous Scientists in the Field titles include Eruption!, The Mighty Mars Rovers and The Next Wave. Elizabeth lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family. You can visit Liz online at www.elizabethrusch.com and follow her on Twitter @elizabethrusch.

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

Editorial Reviews

"...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

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"...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 —

From the Publisher

"...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

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2016-11-23
What to expect when mommy's done expecting. While the bulk of new-baby books zero in on the infant in utero, Rusch's informs siblings about what goes down after the arrival. Narrating from their own experience, light-skinned siblings Anna and Oliver provide a practical guide to everything a new sibling will need to know about the baby. Whether it's the baby's initial appearance ("red, wrinkly skin with little bumps all over her face"), its limited mobility and facial expressions, or umbilical stumps, Rusch keeps the tone lighthearted and original (no small matter in a market glutted with new-baby fare). The kids' narration works as a purely practical template for kids curious about how their lives will change. Backmatter includes bibliographies and tips for parents on how best to meet the needs of those children that feel jealous of the baby. 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. Occasional missteps, as when the book fails to clearly distinguish between a mother's internal "baby compartment" and "where ice cream and bananas and yogurt go," do not diminish the book's worth as a whole. Expect older kids to go gaga over this informative little guide. (Picture book. 4-7)

Kirkus Reviews