Ring in the New Year by welcoming the newborns of 2017. You’ll find babies galore in the books below!
Book Nook - New Year Baby
15 Things Not to Do With a Baby
Written by Margaret McAllister & Illustrated by Holly Sterling Frances Lincoln, 2015, hardcover, $17.99, Ages 3-6
Don’t play the trumpet around a sleeping baby! Get this and other practical and silly advice in a story perfect for big sisters and brothers. The sparse text and bright illustrations are appealing for beginning readers.
1-2-3 ZooBorns!
By Andrew Bleiman and Chris Eastland | Beach Lane Books, 2015, hardcover, $14.99, Ages 2-4
Not many things are cuter than baby animals. Count them in the photos of this book and then flip to the back pages for each of their names. Sure to inspire a trip to the zoo!
Babies Ruin Everything
Written by Matthew Swanson & Illustrated by Robbi Behr Imprint, 2016, hardcover, $16.99, Ages 3-6
Babies drool, lose things, and ruin birthday parties, so the big sister in this book sets out to fix – or replace – her little sibling. The wide-eyed baby and pet hamster make this picture book a fun read despite the pint-sized destruction.
Beastly Babies
Written by Ellen Jackson & Illustrated by Brendan Wenzel | | Beach Lane Books, 2015, hardcover, $17.99, Ages 3-6
Not only people have babies – animals do, too! See how different species interact with their parents and vice versa. Rhyming text and adorable animals make this a delightful story of love.
I Love You, Baby
By Written by Giles Andreae & Illustrated by Emma Dodd
Disney*Hyperion, 2015, hardcover, $15.99, Ages 3-6
Yay, a new baby is here! The older child points out all the baby’s cute body parts, from pudgy belly to sweet head, in brief rhymes. A positive look at growing families for older kids expecting a tiny sibling.
Monkey Not Ready for the Baby
By Marc Brown | Alfred A. Knopf, 2016, hardcover, $16.99, Ages 3-6
Monkey likes being the little brother, but Mom is pregnant so soon he’ll be the middle child. But the more Monkey helps get the house ready for the baby girl, the more excited he is for her arrival. The text is written in kid-friendly crayon-like scrawl that makes reading fun.
Olive the Alien
By Katie Saunders | Little Bee Books, 2016, hardcover, $16.99, Ages 3-6
There’s no way Archie’s sister is human. She speaks a different language, cries over everything, and eats strange food. His mom claims it’s because she’s a baby, but Archie’s not so sure. This book full of bright illustrations is based on the author’s own children for a personal touch.
We Just Had a Baby
Written by Stephen Krensky & Illustrated by Amélie GrauxCapstone, 2016, hardcover, $14.95, Ages 3-6
It takes forever for babies to be born, and then they can’t do anything after they arrive. The big brother in this story is unimpressed with his sibling until they begin to learn from each other. Simple yet expressive illustrations highlight this new sibling book.
SOME FAVORITES OF 2016
MIDDLE GRADE
- Clayton Stone, Facing Off By Ena Jones
- OCDaniel By Wesley King
- The Wolf’s Boy By Susan Williams Beckhorn
YOUNG ADULT
- Beneath Wandering Stars By Ashlee Cowles
- The Geek’s Guide to Unrequited Love By Sarvenaz Tash
- Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit By Jaye Robin Brown
- The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever By Jeff Strand
- Learning to Swear in America By Katie Kennedy
- With Malice By Eileen Cook
- A World Without You By Beth Revis
Deena Viviani is a Young Adult Services Librarian who writes reviews for VOYA and the RACWI Newsletter. Read more reviews on her blog www.deenaml.livejournal.com or send her a note at DeenaViviani@hotmail.com – she loves to hear from readers!
