Synopses & Reviews
On her fifth birthday, a little girl has an unusual birthday wish. She wants to go back to being a baby in her mothers tummy. That way shed never have to go to bed early, and shed always be close to her mommy. But when she realizes that babies in tummies cant go to birthday parties or play with their friends, it suddenly doesnt seem like such a good idea. Could the real reason for her wish be that theres a new baby in Mommys tummy already?
Playfully exaggerated illustrations convey the childs complex emotions about a new baby and capture the gentle humor of this fresh take on sibling rivalry.
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"Composed of a richly varied palette ...The humor nicely balances the serious subject...a helpful vehicle for expectant siblings." PW
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"Novel...adds humor and lightness to real anxieties that many children encounter but are often unable to express." SLJ
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"A mischievous take on the elemental sibling rivalry scenario...a great title for opening discussion." -BOOKLIST
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"Engagingly silly yet compassionate, this is a perfect tale to present to soon-to-be or fledgling siblings." -KIRKUS
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"Robberecht's circuitous treatment of new-baby anxiety and Goossens's surreal oil paintings make this coping book refreshingly different." HORN BOOK GUIDE
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"Composed of a richly varied palette ...The humor nicely balances the serious subject...a helpful vehicle for expectant siblings." PW Publishers Weekly
"Novel...adds humor and lightness to real anxieties that many children encounter but are often unable to express." SLJ School Library Journal
"A mischievous take on the elemental sibling rivalry scenario...a great title for opening discussion." -BOOKLIST
Booklist, ALA
"Engagingly silly yet compassionate, this is a perfect tale to present to soon-to-be or fledgling siblings." -KIRKUS Kirkus Reviews
"Robberecht's circuitous treatment of new-baby anxiety and Goossens's surreal oil paintings make this coping book refreshingly different." HORN BOOK GUIDE Horn Book Guide
About the Author
Thierry Robberecht and Philippe Goossens's first book about Sam, SAM IS NEVER SCARED, was praised by Kirkus Reviews as a "perfect springboard for conversations."Their other books with Clarion are ANGRY DRAGON and BACK INTO MOMMY'S TUMMY. They both live in Belgium.Thierry Robberecht and Philippe Goossens's first book about Sam, Sam Is Never Scared, was praised by Kirkus Reviews as a "perfect springboard for conversations."Their other books with Clarion are Angry Dragon and Back into Mommy's Tummy. They both live in Belgium.