The New Baby at Your House - Softcover

Miller provides appealing new photographs for this revision of a book that parents and children have shared for more than a decade. Because Cole's explana-tion of what happens when a new baby arrives and her portrayal of older siblings' feelings are written on a child's level and without condescension, her book remains an enduring guide for families. Her casual, reassuring tone adds to the appeal, as do the photographs, which show an ethnically diverse roundup of siblings and parents in true-to-life positive and negative interactions. The intro-ductory note for parents is thoughtfully conceived, offer-ing sound advice on preparing older children before the new baby's arrival and helping them adjust after the baby comes home. An excellent choice for libraries that don't have the first book as well as those ready for a second copy. -- 2/18/98

Vivid photographs are accompanied by clear, supportive text which describes the activities and changes involved in having a new baby in the house and the feelings experienced by the older brothers and sisters. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.