Hello in There!

By Jo Witek, Christine Roussey (illustrator),

Book cover of Hello in There!: A Big Sister's Book of Waiting

Book description

This 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 of this story is so eager to step into her role as a big sister that she's starting early! She sticks close to her mum so…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Hello in There! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Through clever visuals of a mommy’s growing belly, the book realistically portrays the thoughts of a big sister eagerly waiting for her new sibling's arrival.

Another thing I loved was the ‘lift-the-flap’ for each spread, where older siblings could see the baby in mommy’s belly growing. 

From Serene's list on preparing older child for new baby.

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