From the bestselling author of Beautiful Oops! and I Want to Be Mad for a While, Barney Saltzberg, comes a playful and heartfelt new sibling book!

This sweet, lyrical read-aloud shares all the love young siblings feel as they count down the days to their new baby’s arrival! Following an adorable young elephant sibling who shares the boundless love and excitement for this soon-to-be new family member, this is a touching tribute to the most special relationship siblings have. Told with Barney Saltzberg’s vibrant, bold artwork and playfully tender text, this book is perfect for expectant families eagerly anticipating the BIG DAY.

Barney Saltzberg has close to 50 picture books published. His books have won numerous awards, including NAPPA Gold Awards, as well as Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews starred reviews. Melinda Gates chose Beautiful Oops! as one of the top three books every child should read. Barney is passionate about working with children, parents, teachers, and organizations on the art of making mistakes and finding play and creativity in our everyday lives.

Categories

• Juvenile Fiction / Family / New Baby
• Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Elephants
• Juvenile Fiction / Love & Romance

Product Details

ISBN: 9781338815191
ISBN-10: 1338815199
Publisher: Orchard Books
Publication Date: May 16th, 2023
Pages: 32
Language: English

Recommended Reading Level

Minimum Age: 3
Maximum Age: 5
Minimum Grade Level: P
Maximum Grade Level: K

Praise for We Are Expecting You!

"Simple text and expressive figures make for a warm and entertaining way to introduce the idea of a growing family—and to bide time until an infant arrives." -- Publishers Weekly

Praise for Beautiful Oops!

* "A festive invitation to creative liberation." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Clumsy kids will appreciate Barney Saltzberg’s imaginative book, which shows how mistakes (spills, tears, stains) can turn into something wonderful." -- Parents Magazine