Synopses & Reviews
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I love my fluffy teddy. But Baby wants him, too. "SHARE," says Mommy. and#160;Learning to share your favorite things with a new sibling is so hardand#8212;especially when baby bends your books, chews puzzle pieces, and makes your blanky yucky. But a big sister learns that sharing isn't all bad, and that she and her brother can share the best things of all: mommy, hugs, and love.
Anthea Simmons and Georgie Birkett have created a delightful picture book with a sweet lesson, delivered in a fun, easy-to-understand way.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#8220;Parents will recognize the familiar dynamics of sibling rivalry in this sweet and endearing picture book.
Review
andldquo;There is a subversive streak in this book about an older sibling who shares all her favorite toys with her baby brother just because her mother says she has to. Mommy, whose off-screen command, and#39;Share,and#39; is barked out no matter what the situation, seems oblivious to the damage Baby inflicts upon the fluffy teddy, book of animals, number puzzle, and snugly blanket. All come out of the experience gooey and gross, much to the annoyance of the big sister. But when Sister realizes that Baby also wants to eat her waffles, drink out of her cow mug, and paintandmdash;none of which he can handle without making a big messandmdash;she wickedly asks, and#39;Shall I share?and#39; The end result is a gooey and gross baby, more work for Mommy, and a bath. Finally, something the two can share happily. Though the ending is a bit sugarcoated, there is a realistic truth about the patience and magnanimity that older children are expected to shoulder when it comes to their younger siblings. Sister gets her revenge, and no one is the worse for it. The rhyming text is fluid and to the point, complemented by the colorful, cartoonish illustrations. Lighthearted and crisp, this is a book to, well, share.andrdquo; andmdash;Booklist Online
Synopsis
This brilliant, innovative book offers an engaging new way for children to discover and learn basic concepts of the alphabet. By running their finger along large, grooved letters, children can explore each shape. Colorful lift-the-flaps on every sturdy page further reinforce easy learning. Each board page features a capital letter that a child can trace with their finger, a flap to lift to find a surprise, and bright illustrations
Synopsis
This innovative, interactive trace-and-flip book introduces children to the alphabet and first words. Features letter tracks to trace with a finger to learn letter formation, as well as flaps to lift, and bright, bold illustrations. This unique, innovative trace-and-flip book offers an engaging new way for children to discover letters and first words Young readers can trace each capital letter by following the tracks with a finger to learn the shape of the letter. A colorful lift-the-flap on every sturdy board page highlights a first word that begins with the featured letter. To reinforce learning, caregivers are encouraged to help children trace each letter as they say its name and make its sound; point to each picture while reading the words; and practice hand-eye coordination as they lift the flap on each page.
Synopsis
My little brother's still pretty new,And there's still lots of stuff that he can't do.and#160;Baby Brother can't run, climb, draw, sing, or write. And he's pretty annoying, sometimesand#8212;breaking toys, making a mess, and throwing food. But when he smiles his special smile and gazes lovingly into Big Sister's face, she knows that NO ONE can take his place! He's the BESTEST baby brother any girl ever had. This funny and endearing picture book captures just how it feels when a new sibling arrives.
About the Author
Anthea Simmons studied at St. Hugh's College, Oxford. Following a high-flying career in the city, she now lives in Devon where, as well as writing poetry and children's stories, she teaches English as a foreign language to adults from all over the world.
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Georgie Birkett is an award-winning illustrator who completed her degree in Graphic Design and Illustration at the University of Brighton. She has since illustrated many books, in various styles, for the educational and young fiction markets, as well as picture books and preschool novelty books. Georgie lives in Brighton.