Synopses & Reviews
A sweet, humorous picture book for all new brothers and sisters who are anticipating the arrival of a new sibling.
When Archie notices his Mommy's tummy growing, he knows something strange is happening. Not only that: Mommy's office is suddenly completely pink! Mommy shows Archie a picture of his sister growing in her tummy, but Archie things it looks like an alien. Archie isn't sure that he wants a baby sister. He likes cars and trains and playing cowboys. He knows for sure that he doesn't like fluffy, frilly, and very pink things! But soon, a fluffy, frilly, and very pink bundle arrives at home. It's his new baby sister, Olive! Big brother Archie thinks she looks like a marshmallow, and he wonders if life will ever be the same again.
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“There’s an admirable steely determination that drives these sunny, naïf drawings, filled with roundheaded, bright-eyed characters. Saunders simply assumes everything will turn out all right—and then delivers on it.”
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“It’s the cartoon-style illustrations reminiscent of Lauren Child’s that create the buoyant spirit… Well-done new sibling books are always welcome, and this one is as cozy as being swaddled.”
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"Another new-baby story joins the cribfull of titles told from the big-sibling angle. Archie isn’t sure he wants a new baby in the house, and he is “ABSOLUTELY sure he doesn’t like fluffy, frilly, very pink things.” When his mom leaves for the hospital, she promises to bring back a surprise. Surprise, yes, but not a toy—a “fluffy, frilly, very pink bundle” named Olive. Laughing, Archie remarks that she looks just like a marshmallow. Soon, life with Olive becomes rather a lot of fun, as there are twice as many toys as before, plus Archie has someone to play with. He proclaims, “Little sisters are actually really great.” It’s the cartoon-style illustrations reminiscent of Lauren Child’s that create the buoyant spirit. Oversized heads sport small half-circular swipes denoting noses and mouths, and they often fill the page. Blue and pink details on objects and clothing unoriginally if tidily match standard gender expectations: Archie has blue-and-white striped jammies, and Olive wears a pink romper. The clever ending adds a humorous surprise. Well-done new sibling books are always welcome, and this one is as cozy as being swaddled."
About the Author
Katie Saunders graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with a degree in illustration. When she isn't illustrating children's books, Katie works on greeting card and toy design. Katie lives in England and works in a little studio that her father built near her garden.