How Big is Our Baby? by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

How Big is Our Baby? by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

A month-by-month pregnancy guide to share with your little ones.

This marvellous non-fiction book, aimed at soon-to-be siblings, charts the month-by-month development of an unborn baby in the wombChildren will learn that in the first month, their sibling is the same size as a grain of sand, while by month three, they have grown to the size of an egg and developed fingers and toes. By the ninth and final month, Baby is the size of a watermelon and ready to be born.
Introducing correct terminology, such as pregnancy and foetus, the book presents age-appropriate information which will prompt discussions with parents. It effectively explores a range of emotions, from the excitement and impatience of waiting for the new arrival, to potential anxieties, such as having to share their home, family and toys. By putting the child at the centre of the adventure as a new big brother or sister, it encourages them to play an active role in the baby's life prior to its birth.
Warm, cheerful illustrations depict different genders, ethnicities and family set-ups, giving it broad appeal. This informative and reassuring picture book would make the perfect gift for any child preparing to welcome a new baby into the family.

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Smriti is an award-winning, internationally bestselling British author whose books for children include I LOVE YOU NIGHT AND DAY (Publisher's Weekly #1 bestseller, Wall Street Journal bestseller), THE WAYS OF THE WOLF (English Association Non-Fiction Winner) and I'M STICKING WITH YOU (shortlisted for the British Book Awards). Her books have been published in more than thirty languages around the world. Previously, Smriti worked at the BBC and in children's publishing and television as a writer and editor. She lives in London with her three sons. Britta Teckentrup is an illustrator, fine artist and writer. She was born in Hamburg, Germany, and went on to study at St. Martin's College and the Royal College of Art in London. Britta has created over 40 books, translated in 20 languages worldwide, and her artwork has been shown at exhibitions all over the world. She lives and works in Berlin with her artist husband and their son.

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ISBN 13	9781526360380
ISBN 10	1526360381
Title	How Big is Our Baby?
Author	Smriti Prasadam-Halls
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Hachette Children's Group
Year published	2019-04-04
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.