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Born Yesterday

by James Solheim
32p. 978-0-39925-155-9.
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PreS-Gr 2 "If I'd known I was going to be born in public, I'd at least have put on a tank top," begins this infant's diary. A funny twist on the typical new sibling story, this book is written from the baby's point of view as he tries to grow up and be like his big sister. He offers his ideas about the world around him in short monthly entries, until, at the end, he and his sister become best friends as he turns one year oldjust what he always wanted! The watercolor and ink illustrations (done on faintly lined pages as in a notebook) faithfully follow the humorous text, depicted in three or four vignettes on each spread. The book is a fresh and amusing slant on sibling adjustment and should capture the imagination of any big brother or sister."Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
A baby who aspires to be a writer catalogs impressions of his/her older sister ("Note to myself: Imitate that girl") and of him/herself ("I do nothing except spit up. I must focus. Focus!"). The winking text and witty loose-lined illustrations are a hoot, but the humor will appeal more to adults than older siblings.
The thoughts and insights of this absurdly precocious baby are truly funny. The book may make children with younger siblings wonder what “their” babies are thinking. Endearing and expressive illustrations. Kids will appreciate the baby’s awe as she tries to make sense of the world. The baby’s portrait of her older sister will encourage readers to value their own talents and abilities.

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