I Wish I Was the Baby

by D.j. Long

Book Overview

Emily Ferguson Murphy (also wrote as: Janey Canuck) (1868-1933) was a Canadian womens rights activist. In 1916, she became the first woman magistrate in Canada, and in the British Empire. She is best known for her contributions to Canadian feminism, specifically to the question of whether women were persons under Canadian law. Murphy was also a journalist and author. Her experience in the courts led her to inveigh against drugs, in particular opium and marijuana. As Janey Canuck, Murphy wrote a number of articles about drugs and attendant social problems. These were published in The Black Candle (1922) under her pen name. Her other works include: The Impressions of Janey Canuck Abroad (1902), Janey Canuck in the West (1910), Open Trails (1912), Seeds of Pine (1914) and Our Little Canadian Cousin of the Great Northwest (1923).

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571020357
• ISBN13: 9781571020352
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Guideposts
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Excellent for reading to a soon-to-be big brother/sister

My mom gave my first-born this book before I had my second baby. I was nervous about the title, since you dread having your child show signs of regression when a new baby enters your family. However, this book is wonderful!! It does a great job pointing out how unhappy a child would be if they truly did become the baby again, and how great all the things are that an older child can do. My son loved it - and the way the text rhymes is a hit.

the very best sibling rivalry book I've ever seen

A long-time favorite in our family, and my tried-and-true second-child-shower present. My kids have all loved it and read it over and over and over.

I love this book!

My mom bought it for me when she was pregnant with my brother, so I was prepared for any surprise. :-)