num_pages: 32
description: "Layne's take on the familiar theme is sweet and direct enough even for young children to graspi1/2the picturesi1/2pair nicely with the straightforward text, giving it a zesty layer of humor."--BooklistOlder siblings are notorious for reluctantly welcoming home a new bundle of joy, and many parents know the difficulty of teaching the firstborn to "love the baby." In this new picture book by the award-winning team of Steven Layne and Ard Hoyt, the refrain of "looooove the baby" is repeated often enough for it to eventually come true for the once insecure and spiteful older brother.The transition occurs when Baby cries and cries one night-and no one comes to help. Awakened by the cries, the older brother comes to Baby's rescue. He makes Baby giggle and sing and builds a giant tower of blocks. He reads Baby his favorite book. Once Baby is finally asleep, the big brother notices with pride that he really does love the baby after all!Parents and teachers alike will appreciate how this book lightly and humorously approaches such a weighty subject for children awaiting a new sibling. The colorful illustrations of bunnies allow kids of all backgrounds and ages to relate and recognize themselves in the story.
language: English
title: Love The Baby
titlecomplete: Love The Baby
genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Family
ratings_count: 78
publisher: Pelican Publishing