Synopses & Reviews
Author and illustrator of the ever-popular "Blackboard Bear" series, Martha Alexander was known for her soft pencil and watercolor illustrations and her simple texts, both of which regale young readers with the magic, delights, and frustrations of childhood. Born in Georgia, Martha was an artist since childhood, trying her hand at ceramics, doll making, fabric and clothing design, portrait painting, children's murals and paintings, decorative collages and mosaics, and teaching art to adults and children. Martha said after attending the Cincinnati Academy of Art, she did not find her niche in the art world until, at the age of forty-five, she was given her first children's book to illustrate. She knew then that her long search for the right medium of expression had been more than justified.
Synopsis
Oliver is mad. The new baby is taking over everything, including all his old toys and his mother's lap. Maybe he should move out, or give the baby away to the first taker. Beloved author/illustrator Martha Alexander takes an honest and funny look at sibling rivalry in these reissues of the 1971 and 1979 classics. Newly recolored art, a larger trim size, and a timeless story line will appeal to a whole new generation of older siblings.
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Everyone thinks the new baby is wonderful. Everyone except Oliver. He puts his baby sister in a wagon and tries to give her away to the first taker. Renowned author/illustrator Martha Alexander taps into the heart and mind of an older sibling in this reissue of an award-winning classic.