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Hello in There!: A Big Sister's Book of Waiting
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Used
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Hardcover
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9781419703713
Overview
Overview
From the author and illustrator of the bestselling In My Heart
This oversized interactive book is a heartfelt look at the wonder and excitement of waiting . . . and waiting . . . and waiting for a new sibling to arrive. The charming protagonist is so eager to step into her role as a big sister that she's starting early She sticks close to her mama so she can sing songs to her sibling-to-be (loudly, of course) and explain all the great things waiting in the outside world (cupcakes strawberries swimming ). Quaint line drawings and lovely patterns lend a breezy, lighthearted atmosphere to the story, and a variety of playful flaps add gentle humor, showing the new baby blissfully tucked away in its mama's belly. A joyful and celebratory ode to the growing family for any sister- or brother-to-be.
The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler's emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling.
Praise for Hello in There
STARRED REVIEW
"Roussey's whimsical, scraggly, illustrations are perfectly suited to the girl's excitement as the big day approaches."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Thick and sturdy pages and flaps are made to withstand many eager perusals as big sisters and brothers everywhere gear up for their own big days."
--Kirkus Reviews
"This has charming possibilities for helping a youngster to envision (and get accustomed to) the impending sibling."
--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
This oversized interactive book is a heartfelt look at the wonder and excitement of waiting . . . and waiting . . . and waiting for a new sibling to arrive. The charming protagonist is so eager to step into her role as a big sister that she's starting early She sticks close to her mama so she can sing songs to her sibling-to-be (loudly, of course) and explain all the great things waiting in the outside world (cupcakes strawberries swimming ). Quaint line drawings and lovely patterns lend a breezy, lighthearted atmosphere to the story, and a variety of playful flaps add gentle humor, showing the new baby blissfully tucked away in its mama's belly. A joyful and celebratory ode to the growing family for any sister- or brother-to-be.
The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler's emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling.
Praise for Hello in There
STARRED REVIEW
"Roussey's whimsical, scraggly, illustrations are perfectly suited to the girl's excitement as the big day approaches."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Thick and sturdy pages and flaps are made to withstand many eager perusals as big sisters and brothers everywhere gear up for their own big days."
--Kirkus Reviews
"This has charming possibilities for helping a youngster to envision (and get accustomed to) the impending sibling."
--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
- Format: Hardcover
- Author: Witek, Jo
- ISBN: 9781419703713
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 10.30 x 0.70
- Number Of Pages: 28
- Publication Year: 2013