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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016
Babies Ruin Everything
By Matthew Swanson, Robbi Behr (Illustrator)
A sister learns her baby brother isn't the problem—she is.
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
A spirited girl believes her baby brother ruins everything, from her room to her birthday plans. But as she navigates her frustrations, she discovers the real issue might be her own perspective. Can she become the sister he needs? This heartwarming tale explores sibling rivalry and the joy of family, promising laughter and lessons for all ages.
From the publisher
Meet the baby who ruins everything, and the big sister who learns to love him. Together, they make this laugh out loud picture book the perfect gift for new siblings and baby showers!
The baby can’t stand on one foot.
He can’t throw a Frisbee.
And he can’t whistle! Even big-head Benny Hogarth can whistle, and he already lost his front teeth!
So says a spunky little girl who thinks her new baby brother is ruining EVERYTHING: wrecking her room, drooling all over her toys, and throwing a wrench in her birthday party plans.
But when she opens her heart, this big sister realizes she might be the real problem-the baby’s just a baby, after all. Maybe all he needs is a better big sister.
Tall kids, small kids, and parents alike will laugh through this funny and sweet tale of learning how wonderful-and lucky-it is to have a new sibling.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.0
out of 7
3.0
“Cute illustrations at times, but 90% of the book is filled with the little girl using rude language and complaining.”
Mr. Staccato
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- July 19, 2016
- Publisher
- Imprint
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781250080578
- LCCN
- 2015022327
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