Hello in There!: A Big Sister's Book of Waiting
By (Author) Jo Witek
Illustrated by Christine Roussey
Abrams
Abrams Appleseed
19th September 2013
1st May 2013
United States
Children
Fiction
843.92
Hardback
28
Width 256mm, Height 267mm, Spine 20mm
630g
From the author and illustrator of the bestselling In My Heart! This oversized interactive book is a heartfelt look at the wonder and excitement of waiting . . . and waiting . . . and waiting for a new sibling to arrive. The charming protagonist is so eager to step into her role as a big sister that she's starting early! She sticks close to her mama so she can sing songs to her sibling-to-be (loudly, of course) and explain all the great things waiting in the outside world (cupcakes! strawberries! swimming!). Quaint line drawings and lovely patterns lend a breezy, lighthearted atmosphere to the story, and a variety of playful flaps add gentle humor, showing the new baby blissfully tucked away in its mama's belly. A joyful and celebratory ode to the growing family for any sister- or brother-to-be. The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler's emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling.
**STARRED REVIEW**
"Roussey's whimsical, scraggly, illustrations are perfectly suited to the girl's excitement as the big day approaches."-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review"
Jo Witek is an author, journalist, and screenwriter. This is her first book published in English. She lives in France. Christine Roussey is an illustrator who works with advertising agencies, newspapers, magazines, and publishers. This is her first book in English. She lives in France.