The New Baby (1983 original; edició 1900)

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A humorous look at becoming a big brother to a noisy, smelly baby. The illustrations are laugh-inducing, and the words describe the situation perfectly. ( )

The main character is told that he is going to have a new baby sister. When she arrives, he wants to show her all of his favorite things and tell his favorite joke, but she ignores him. The new baby cries often, and sometimes she smells funny. He starts to wonder what is so great about babies, but then learns how to play with her. ( )

brother gets a baby sister and at first he doesn't like her but eventually he realizes that he loves his baby sister.
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The New Baby by Marcer Mayer is one of the Little Critter books. I enjoyed this book because it teaches kids about new baby and that you have to be careful with them but they can still be fun to have in your family. In this book the main boy is learning how to play with his new baby sister. His mom explains to him the things baby like and can do. "Mom says we can cuddle her and rock her to sleep. We can tickle her tummy and make her laugh or give her a rattle to play with." The pictures in the book are very detailed but do not have to much going on, the illustrator makes it clear on what the reader is to focus on. the story is very cute and sweet. ( )