The New Baby Review

Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 0307119424 EAN: 9780307119421
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 24
Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

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In this well-loved Little Critter picture book, our funny young hero has to get used to a new baby sister. What a problem. The baby doesn't pay attention when Little Critter reads to her. She cries when he makes silly faces. And she can't understand the jokes he tells. It's seems like an impossible task, but Little Critter finally figures out what you CAN do with a new baby -- and becomes a very good brother.

User Submitted The New Baby Reviews

September 1, 2008
Not the best Little Critter, or the best new baby book
This book was clearly written in a different time. Apparently, the only warning that Little Critter had that he was getting a new sister was on the *day she came home*. That's not realistic to how most children today are raised!

It does show a normal, if somewhat idealized reaction to a new baby - Little Critter can't show her his favorite toys, but he *can* let her pull his finger.

I was a little disappointed to see the presumably newborn baby left alone in a crib with a bottle - my nieces were always held when fed.

July 21, 2008
Really Cute!
My 2 1/2 year old son really enjoys this book. I think it has helped him understand what it will be like to have a baby in the house. I thought it was really cute. The only thing I thought the book didn't really address was the fact that the older child will be getting less attention after baby comes. It would have been nice to have a page showing the older child playing on his own while Mommy changes baby's diaper or feeds baby. Other than that, a really cute book!

May 27, 2008
Not the usual Little Critter book
I bought this book for my 2-year-old before we brought baby #2 home from the hospital. It's a cute book, as all Little Critter books are, but it lacks the substance and creativity in the other books.

May 17, 2008
Pretty good
Enjoyed the ideas for how big sibling can interact w/new baby.
My 2-yr old wasn't impressed though, and is still too physically rough to do the suggestions, which are more for an infant + big sibling than a newborn + 2 yr old.

April 26, 2008
great for older siblings
my son is 4 and we recently turned him on to the little critter series. he absolutely adores the whole line and now that we're expecting another baby he's gotten really excited and loves for us to read this book to him.

April 2, 2008
Just OK
This book is just OK. A little odd and not that well written. Not really valuable in preparing a little one to become an older sib.

February 6, 2008
Beautiful book, but . . .
My grandson enjoys I'm a Big Brother more than he does this book and My New Baby.

I like the artwork in this book more than what's in the others, but I guess graphical images aren't everything.

Who knows . . . maybe "The New Baby" isn't my grandson's favorite because he thinks his Mom is better looking than the one in this book?

January 12, 2008
Love it
Critter books are our favorites and this one is another great one. It's funny but educational at the same time. The new baby is a she -- that could be an issue for some. We really love it.

January 9, 2008
The New Baby
My son loves Mercer mayer, and since we are having a new baby soon, he really has been enjoying this book.

January 5, 2008
Simple and To the Point
My son is 27 months and we are expecting in 4 months. He likes reading the 'baby' book every night. It is simple with great illustrations. Good for the little ones.

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