Baby CanILLUSTRATED BY Ages: 4-6 Pages: 32 List Price: $15.95 Cover: Hardcover Published: 1/1/2007 ISBN: 1-59078-322-0 ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-322-1 |
Brendan has a new baby brother named James. Brendan's mom and dad and grandma are amazed at what Baby James can do. He can smile. He can roll himself over. He can even burp! But Brendan can do these things, too. With his baby brother getting all the attention, Brendan wants to make sure the family hasn't forgotten him. Eve Bunting's gentle story of sibling rivalry features endearing illustrations by Maxie Chambliss. Awards
Reviews"A young boy engages in innocent competition with his baby brother, with rewarding results. ...Chambliss's charming watercolors showcase Baby James's development and Brendan's normal sibling rivalry with gentle humor and affection. Perfect for big brothers and sisters who might be a tad worried that the new baby will outshine them." "Anyone who has observed the resentment of a first-born child will appreciate this bright, cozy take on sibling rivalry, with loving relationships and caring family members at its heart." "There's a comfortable look to Chambliss' illustrations of a busy family living with toy clutter, a granny and an orange-and-white cat." |
