THE TRUTH
ABOUT BABIES
Are new babies cute, cuddly and adorable? No they're not. At last, a book that tells
you the truth about babies, and what it's really like to become a big brother or
sister. But be
warned. Babies can be horrible ... (sometimes).
Andrea's text
leads the reader through what it's like to have a mother who's pregnant,
and then to have a new sibling. The book is funny and honest, and would
provide lots of good talking points within the family. Charlotte Hard's
pictures are lively, humorous, and very colourful. Age range: 4+
(synopsis posted by Amazon).
reviews
"This book tells it as it is -
and about time too. Those softly pastel books about the joys of new babies lead
to totally false expectations in older siblings - much better to read them this
book and prepare them for the worst. There is an enormous
amount of subtle reassurance and a clever intimation of the older child/parental
bonding that will take place. It's also very funny and the pictures are a
delight. It should be regulation issue for every family intending to have more
than one child."
CHILDREN'S BOOK OF
THE WEEK, THE GUARDIAN
"The birth of a new sibling is standard stuff, but this
really captures the older child's point of view.......Perceptive and funny, this will
really give older siblings a boost!" THE INDEPENDENT
"A
light hearted, humorous but informative look at what it is really like to become an older
brother or sister...........honest and witty."
THE BOOKSELLER
"Finally a book that brings you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but THE TRUTH
ABOUT BABIES! Funny, honest and illustrated with hilarious pictures, this will provide
the growing family with lots to talk about."
EAST ANGLIA TIMES
"This dwells not so much on the
beautiful aspect of newborns as the messy, noisy side! It's very funny and
allows an older child a sense of superiority over her smelly baby sibling. A
positive message at the end suggests the irritation of a new baby may actually
be worth it." PRACTICAL PARENTING
"My boys loved this funny book. It
prompted lots of chat about when they were little and really made them
giggle." PRACTICAL PARENTING READER REVIEW
"Andrea
Shavick proves herself to be an extremely talented children's author as she skillfully constructs the familiar situation of parents telling their children
about babies. She weaves into her text humour and a genuine warmth for the
intended audience. Terrific fun for child and adult to share." www.amazon.co.uk
reader review
"Enlightens the sibling
about the inevitable downside of pregnant mums and 'sicky, stinky-bottomed' new
babies. Andrea Shavick offers sound agony-aunt advice to a long suffering
sister, and assures her that the cloud has a silver lining. Charlotte Hard's
cartoony pictures leap off the page and exude chaotic humour."
THE
GUARDIAN BOOK SUPPLEMENT 1999
A real life true story about bringing a new baby
home to face the rest of the growing family. A must for any parent or
grandparent to be! www.amazon.co.uk
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