A Baby for Grace

by Ian Whybrow

Book Overview

When her parents bring home their new baby, Grace must adjust to a new presence in the household. Any soon-to-be sibling -- and of course, any parent expecting the arrival of a newborn -- will find the simple, rhythmic text easy to identify with and a joy to read aloud. Friends and relatives will find this tenderly illustrated book the ideal new baby gift they have been searching for.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753451425
• ISBN13: 9780753451427
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.6" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 3 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool and Kindergarten

Customer Reviews

Sweet book for arrival of a new baby

I bought this for my daughter before the arrival of her baby sister, and now I am reading it to daughter #2 (age 3) while expecting our 3rd. It is a very sweet story as it depicts how a little girl gets her feelings hurt when all the attention goes to the new baby. It opened up discussion with my daughter as to what to expect when the baby comes. It's also a good reminder for parents that older siblings will likely feel left out and need to consider their feelings as well. The illustrations are beautiful. My daughters liked the story and enjoy looking at the pictures. I would highly recommend this book for children expecting a new sibling.

Must-have for fathers

As a father, this book meant something special to me, and I barely get through it each time I read it to my daughter. The thing that sets this book apart from many others is that the father plays such an important role in his daughter's life. Most books out there either have the mother only, or both parents, but this is the story of a dad who makes it a point to spend some special time with his little girl. What a positive and inspirational message. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I only wish I'd discovered it sooner!

It made me cry (although I was pregnant)

This is a very special book and I would recommend it for those tackling the arrival for a new sibling. Wonderfully written and illustrated.

Breath-taking art captures the emotions of a new big sister

Although many books attempt to address the emotions that older siblings encounter when a new baby arrives in the family, NONE have illustrations that come close to these. The artwork is incredible, especially in the artist's use of light and the way in which he captures the mixed emotions of the big sister as she tries to adjust to the new baby. The text is equally sensitive to life with a new baby through a little one's eyes. As a parent, the text made me more conscious of how confusing this time is for little ones and how fragile their emotions are at this point. I have seen MANY books on this subject- this one stands out. It should be at the top of the list of recommended books for new siblings.