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New Baby - Mommy, Where Is My New Brother? Preparing your Kids for a Newborn (Growing Together Book 1) by Mayra A. Diaz

by Mayra A. Diaz

Book Details

Publisher:Open Road Media
Published:2014-09-02
Pages:73
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1497682959

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

A new baby’s arrival is an occasion of excitement and anticipation. Yet for a young child, it can be cause for bewilderment and distress. Hand-in-hand with endearing elf characters, author Emily Menendez-Aponte shows the way to help a child welcome the new arrival into the family with open arms!

Our Review

This gentle picture book offers a reassuring roadmap for young children navigating the arrival of a new sibling. Through the guidance of friendly elf characters, the story validates a child's mixed emotions—from excitement to confusion—while providing concrete ways to participate in welcoming the baby. The narrative thoughtfully addresses the common anxieties preschoolers experience when family dynamics change, making it an excellent resource for preparing little ones for this significant life transition. Parents will appreciate how it frames the new baby's arrival as a positive family expansion rather than a disruption.

What sets this family story apart is its use of whimsical elf companions as emotional guides, giving children a relatable perspective through which to process their feelings. The approach is both practical and imaginative, offering specific actions a child can take while maintaining a sense of wonder about becoming a big sibling. Families expecting another child will find this book creates meaningful opportunities for discussion and connection. The result is a tender reading experience that helps transform apprehension into joyful anticipation, building sibling bonds from the very beginning.

Themes

Self-Help

Subjects

Self-Help