It's Hard to Be a Baby: A Picture Book

(Hardback)

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A perfect gift for new parents, with delightful illustrations from Pura Belpr Awardwinning artist Juana Medina, Cheryl B. Kleins picture book Its Hard to Be a Baby is a hilarious and heartwarming read-aloud celebrating the challenges, changes, and cheers that come with being a baby

Hey there, babies.
I hear you.
Everyone thinks your lives are easy.
But you and I know the truth . . .
Its hard to be a baby!

Youre always being picked up and put down. You have to tell people everythingwhen youre hot, when youre hungrybut they dont always get what you need. And some of your clothes are REALLY goofy. But hang in there, babieseverything will get better!

With a wise and surprising narrator and charmingly expressive illustrations, this new classic will help exhausted parents remember that their babies, too, are figuring everything out for the first timeand find a few laughs along the way. Its the perfect picture book for caregivers and their little ones to enjoy together.

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***STARRED REVIEW***
"Theres something for everyone in these gently funny pages: warmhearted solace for new parents, support for freshly minted siblings, and tender empathy for the very newest among us."

* Publishers Weekly *
Adults and many preschoolers will certainly smile with recognition at the experiences portrayed...New big siblings will get a kick out of thisas will first-time parents. * Kirkus Review *

Author Bio

Cheryl B. Klein is the author of the picture books A Year of Everyday Wonders (illustrated by Qin Leng), Wings (illustrated by Tomie dePaola), Thunder Trucks (written with Katy Beebe, illustrated by Mike Boldt), and Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates (illustrated by Abhi Alwar), as well as the adult nonfiction book The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults. She grew up in a small town called Peculiar, Missouri, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she works as an editor of childrens and young adult books. Juana Medina is the Pura Belpr Awardwinning creator of the chapter book series Juana & Lucas, as well as the I Will! series, and Elena Rides. She has illustrated numerous picture books, including Lenas Shoes Are Nervous, Twas the Night Before Pride, and Star of the Party. Juana teaches at George Mason University, and lives in Northern Virginia with her wife, twin sons, and dog.