Create and Craft - New baby

February 2022

 

Hello Baby by Shelly Unwin and Jedda Robaard  

Hello, Baby

by Shelly Unwin and Jedda Robaard

An adorable picture book that celebrates the arrival of a new baby, with gorgeous illustrations by the bestselling illustrator of It's Not Scribble to Me. Here you are. Look at you! Tiny, precious, all brand-new. At first you were a beating heart, Now your life's about to start...Hello, Baby! A sweet story that perfectly captures the special feelings that arrive with a new baby, and which will welcome that bundle of joy into hearts and homes.

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I don't want to be a big sister by Heath McKenzie  

I don't want to be a big sister

by Heath McKenzie

It's a baby! It's very small. And it looks pretty harmless. The problem is I don't want to keep it! These hilarious stories, brilliantly brought to life by Heath McKenzie, are perfect for boys and girls, who are about to receive a new noisy, smelly, sticky sibling!

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I don't want to be a big brother by Heath McKenzieenzie  

I don't want to be a big brother

by Heath McKenzie

It's a baby! It's very small. And it looks pretty harmless. The problem is I don't want to keep it! These hilarious stories, brilliantly brought to life by Heath McKenzie, are perfect for boys and girls, who are about to receive a new noisy, smelly, sticky sibling!

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I love you, Baby Burrito by Angela Dominguez  

Ilove you, Baby Burrito

by Angela Dominguez

This picture book celebrates the act of swaddling a newborn into a baby burrito. With gentle text, simple Spanish words, and illustrations.

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No more babies by Madeline Cook and Erika Meza  

No more babies!

by Madeleine Cook and Erika Meza

Sofia thinks her little brother is messy! And loud! And always demanding Mummy and Daddy's attention! So when she finds out she's going to be a big sister again, she shouts, 'No more babies!' Will Sofia ever feel happy about having another new baby in the house?

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Welcome to your world by Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Jaime Kim  

Welcome to your world

by Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Jaime Kim

Welcome, little baby. Welcome to your world. Journey along with a new small someone through our natural world, discovering the warmth and love that is found all around us. From ice-capped mountains to the depths of the sea, through forests, plains, and jungles, this book brims over with parent and baby pairings: elephants, eagles, monkeys, polar bears and more!

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Hello baby by Jenni Overend and Julie Vivas  

Hello baby

by Jenni Overend and Julie Vivas

On a winter night, in a cottage far away from the town, Mum's baby is ready to be born. The midwife arrives and the whole family prepare for the home birth.

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Hello baby by Mem Fox and Steve Jenkins  

Hello baby

by Mem Fox and Steve Jenkins

Clever monkey babies, dusty lion babies, sleepy leopard babies, hair warthog babies. But which baby is the most treasured one of all?

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Soon by Libby Gleeson and Jedda Robaard  

Soon

by Libby Gleeson and Jedda Robaard

We're waiting for our baby. Wait, wait, wait. 'When will the baby come, Mum?' 'Soon.' A delightful story that perfectly captures the excitement of waiting for the arrival of a new baby.

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The new baby by Anne Civardi  

The new baby

by Anne Civardi and Stephen Cartwright

A gentle introduction to the idea of a new baby in the family, with classic illustrations by Stephen Cartwright.This book introduces young children to the idea of welcoming a new baby into the family. The classic illustrations by Stephen Cartwright are full of warmth and details to talk about, and the text explains what to expect in a gentle and reassuring way. This series is designed to introduce young children to unfamiliar situations in an amusing and friendly way. Each title features Stephen Cartwright's delightful illustrations, providing lots to look at and talk about. An ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences.

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Big sister - Ruby and the new baby  

Big sister: Ruby and the new baby

by MacKenzie Haley

Being a big brother or sister isn't always easy. Join Ruby as she learns to adapt to having a new member of the family and discovers what it is really like to be a big sister

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A new baby is coming by Chiara Piroddi, Federica Nuccio and Roberta Vottero  

Tim's Tips : a new baby is coming

by Dr Chiara Piroddi, Federica Nuccio and Roberta Vottero

Little Tim is the central character for this innovative series that speaks both to parents and their little ones. Each of the first four books in the series deals with a fundamental problem that might affect three- to five-year olds: fear, especially of the dark, anger and aggression that are frightening and difficult to manage, jealousy, perhaps due to the arrival of a new family member and the shyness that makes it difficult to face new situations such as the first day of nursery school. The book's point of view makes it unique. It speaks directly to the reader, describing a problem and providing five small, simple solutions to help face it. All of the points are imaginative and written using language suitable to the targeted age group with examples taken from the child's daily life that he or she can actually put into practice. At the end of every book, parents will find reflections and behaviours in a section dedicated to them because sometimes, parents find these situations just as hard as their children do and sometimes, even harder.

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The new baby by Lisa Stickley  

The new baby 

by Lisa Stickley

Lisa Stickley's third children's book is all about the first year in the life of a baby, as told by his big sister. From first arriving home to sitting up and crawling, and with sound effects to accompany, this book is a voyage of discovery, full of fun, wonder, and beautiful observation.

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More books coming soon...

We have a craft to go with some of these books.

Elephant blower craft  

Elephant craft

For this craft you will need:

  • Template(PDF, 379KB) printed on card
  • Grey fabric/crepe paper or cellophane for your elephant's ears
  • Googly eyes or something to make or draw eyes.
  • Party blower/whistle
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Colouring-in pencils/textas/crayons.

Directions:

  • Print out the elephant onto card or paper and cut out.
  • Cut a small hole where your elephant’s trunk will go.
  • Stick some grey fabric/crepe paper/ cellophane to your elephant’s ears.
  • Draw some eyes and a mouth, or stick some googly eyes on.
  • Push the mouthpiece of your party blower through the small hole to create your elephant’s trunk.
  • See how loud you can make your elephant!! What noise does an elephant make?

 


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