The New Baby

Great Choice!
This book was perfect for my two year old grandson. He loves the Mercer Mayer books already, and was familiar with the character. It explained in simple words some of the things, both positive and negative, about having a new baby in the house. I think this is a great choice for a young child!

Not entirely accurate portrayal of life with new baby
This book has a lot of pluses. It shows new parents tired. It illustrates that newborns often cry and aren't developed enough for games or books. But I find myself at times having to amend the text to reflect the realities of "new baby" life. Ex. "What can you do with a new baby? You can cuddle her [under parental supervision]...or give her a rattle to play with [when she's three months or older and capable of playing with toys a little.]" I'm also disappointed that this book exclusively shows bottle feeding and no breastfeeding (since nursing a baby really takes up A LOT of a mother's time and an older sibling may resent this physical closeness). Not a bad "new baby" book, but not as accurate as Annie Kubler's "My New Baby."

Very Cute & Easy to Understand
I bought this book for my 3.5 year old son to prepare for the arrival of his little sister. He loves this book and we read it several times a week. It is not too long or too wordy. The pictures are cute too. The concepts are easy to understand for a 3.5 year old.

The New Baby by Mercer Mayer
Very Satisfied with my purchase. Very cute book that big sis can read to new baby!!

Not what I was expecting
Typically LOVE the books by this author..but this one ends as if the book is missing a few last pages. It will do for explaining the arrival of a new baby...but if you can find a better book....I would suggest you pass on this one.