Hello Baby! by Lizzy Rockwell Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Hello Baby!
Book Review: A great book for siblings 4 and older
Summary: 5 Stars
We got this book for our nearly 5 year old in preparation for the birth of his baby sister. The book does a great job covering the pregnancy, birth and family transitions after the new arrival. There's also a neat chart, showing the development of the fetus, which can easily be glossed over for younger kids or covered in more detail for older kids. The book also covers breastfeeding, which we really appreciated since it can be a little difficult for siblings to be reminded of the one special bonding activity they engaged in as babies. The book opens the door to having great conversations about the upcoming birth and changes.Book Review: A little too much for my 2 year old...
Summary: 3 Stars
I read all of the reviews before ordering this book. It arrived today and I feel is a little too graphic for my two-year old son. It is a very informative book, however, I feel the information concerning how the egg is fertilized and how the baby is growing every few weeks is unnecessary for a toddler. We will be returning this book ASAP and choosing another.Book Review: A little too much, overall good.
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is a pretty good book. It's a little much for a [...]. A lot of people said it was appropriate but I feel it has a little too much information. Such as, two pages showing and describing the development of the baby starting with "A tiny egg from the mother is fertilized by a tiny sperm from the father." It goes on to show pictures of the baby has just clusters of cells... Really that's the only part of the book I didn't care for. I guess if your child is really curious about the process it would be an excellent book, but we skip those pages. Why open up questions not asked or even thought up yet!Book Review: A lovely book.
Summary: 5 Stars
Sometimes when shopping for childrens' books online, it's hard to know what a book will really be like (though reviews help). This book I saw in a bookstore and I was captivated by it -- it's not sentimental or sappy but by the time I finished reading it I was extremely moved, even a bit teary. As other reviewers have noted it covers different aspects of prenatal preparations, baby growth, baby care, etc., but it also manages very subtly to encompass some of the emotions (in parents as well as siblings) around the arrival of a new baby. It has a somewhat larger format and wonderfully simple yet expressive illustrations. My son (who just turned four) loves it, and I think it makes him feel good about the prospect of being a big brother (the sibling in the story is a boy, but the book is written in such a way that girls would be able to relate to it, too). After all, it is the big brother who plays a pivotal role in helping to soothe the baby at the end of the story!Book Review: A really great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just bought this book for my two-year-old and I know he will love it. This part of the review is exactly right: "In a refreshing departure from other books about siblings, this one does not address negative feelings of anxiety, trepidation, or jealousy. Instead, the approach of the text is optimistic, reflected in Rockwell's bright, cheerful illustrations." That's why I bought it! It also shows and promotes breastfeeding quite clearly in a matter-of-fact and child-friendly way. I think this is a fantastic book that will help him understand what's going to happen when his sister is born.