The New Baby by Mercer Mayer Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The New Baby
Book Review: Not the best to prepare a toddler/preschooler for a new sibling
Summary: 2 Stars
I really like most of the other Mercer Mayer books I've read, but I didn't like this one. It left me saying "Critter babies may be able to do that, but I will be a long time before your sister will." For example. it shows her holding her own bottle, and holding her head up during tummy time. The time it will take a human baby to learn to do that will seem like forever to a two- or three-year-old. I also didn't like that it encourages Little Critter to let her grab his nose. I don't want uncoordinated hands with possibly sharp nails near big brother's eyes. This baby cries or ignores when Little Critter makes faces, tells jokes, and shows her picture books, and while I agree that babies won't always be up for that, I think that kind of attention is worth a try. My favorite book for siblings-to-be is I'm a Big Brother or I'm a Big Sister by Joanna Cole.Book Review: Not the usual Little Critter book
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this book for my 2-year-old before we brought baby #2 home from the hospital. It's a cute book, as all Little Critter books are, but it lacks the substance and creativity in the other books.Book Review: Not what I was expecting
Summary: 3 Stars
Typically LOVE the books by this author..but this one ends as if the book is missing a few last pages. It will do for explaining the arrival of a new baby...but if you can find a better book....I would suggest you pass on this one.Book Review: Perfect for the new big brother/sister
Summary: 5 Stars
We are expecting a baby soon and this book does a great job explaining what big brother can expect when the baby comes home. It also includes both mom and dad, which I can fully appreciate.Book Review: Perfect for young toddlers
Summary: 5 Stars
We got this book for our 15 month old when we found out we were having another baby. He absolutely loves this book! He carries it around and even sleeps with it in his crib. Even though he's really young, he is very careful with the thin pages. This book is great!