BUYING ADVISORY: EL(K-3), EL - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
A soon-to-be-big sister and her parents are excited about the baby coming to their home. For 9 months they plan and prepare as the baby--accurately illustrated on the lefthand pages month-by-month--grows inside mom's womb. Following the story, there are informational pages giving more detail about the development of babies.
I didn't particularly like this book while also recognizing its value to families who want to help children better understand pregnancy and all that entails. The illustrations are impressive and I guess the accompanying pictures of the family getting ready for baby add some emotional oomph to the whole thing. But overall I found the book a little lacking. I also question whether I'd want my kids reading this book on their own in a school library; I'd prefer to discuss all of this material together as a family.
Reviewer: TC
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