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There's Going to Be a Baby by John Burningham

There's Going to Be a Baby

Hardcover – Picture Book, August 5, 2014

John Burningham

Candlewick Press · Hardcover · August 5, 2014

“Delights on many levels. . . .

Parent-Child StoriesNew Baby StoriesNew Experiencesfamily
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Who it’s for
A young child’s anticipation makes room for excitement, curiosity, and a little trepidation.
Themes
Anticipating a new sibling, Curiosity and trepidation
Genres
New Baby Stories, New Experiences, Parent-Child Stories

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About this book

“Delights on many levels. . . . A gorgeous book, full of warmth, spirit, and imagination.” — Booklist (starred review) When is the baby coming? What will we call it? John Burningham’s timeless story, perfectly complemented by Helen Oxenbury’s illustrations, follows the swirl of questions in the mind of a young child anticipating a baby sibling with excitement, curiosity, and just a bit of trepidation.

Questions Before Baby

A young child’s anticipation makes room for excitement, curiosity, and a little trepidation.

Come here for

  • The familiar swirl of questions about a new sibling
  • A warm picture-book pairing of story and illustration

Expect

  • A young child’s perspective on waiting for a baby
  • Imagination and mixed feelings, held together gently

Where it sits

New Baby Stories97%
Parent-Child Stories43%
New Experiences34%

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Publisher categories

  • Dates & Time
  • New Baby Stories
  • Self-Esteem & Resilience
Authors
John Burningham
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
August 5, 2014
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Anticipating a new sibling · Curiosity and trepidation
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