Hello, Sweet Baby!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023

Hello, Sweet Baby!

By Janeen Jackson, Brittanie Gaja (Illustrator)

A baby tomato finds a new home, exploring love and family diversity.

4.5/5 Goodreads · 27 ratings
40 pages
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In a vibrant garden, Momma Red and Poppa Yellow Tomato face a tough choice: they can't provide for their baby seedling. With a ladybug's help, they seek a new family in Hopewell Garden. Will their sweet baby thrive in a new home? This tender tale celebrates adoption, love, and diverse families, inviting young readers to explore compassion and acceptance. As the tomato family navigates their heartfelt journey, children learn about the beauty of different family structures and the courage it takes to make difficult decisions. A magical story of love and belonging awaits.

From the publisher

Hello Sweet Baby is a touching and magical tale that explores the power of love, family, and the beauty of adoption. In this heartwarming story, Momma Red and Poppa Yellow Tomato are overjoyed with the arrival of their little seedling. However, they soon realize they cannot provide everything their baby needs and make the courageous decision to find another loving home in Hopewell Garden. With the help of a kind ladybug adoption agent, their sweet baby tomato finds a new family where she will thrive. Through its gentle narrative, Hello Sweet Baby celebrates the diversity of family structures and teaches children the importance of love, understanding, and making tough choices. Perfect for young readers and families, this story highlights themes of adoption, compassion, and acceptance in an engaging and age-appropriate way. With vibrant illustrations and a tender message, this book is an essential addition to any child’s bookshelf, fostering empathy and an appreciation for all the ways families come together. Key Features & Benefits: Celebrates adoption A beautiful introduction to the topic of adoption, presented in a way young readers can understand.Diverse family structures Encourages appreciation for all kinds of families, fostering empathy and inclusivity.Heartfelt storytelling Engages children with an emotional yet uplifting narrative that touches on real-life decisions.Whimsical characters Delightful illustrations bring the tomato family and their garden world to life, making this a visually appealing read.Teaches valuable lessons Perfect for discussions around family, love, and embracing differences. Hello Sweet Baby is perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers looking to introduce young children to stories about adoption and different family dynamics with sensitivity and warmth. Lexile: AD680L

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD680L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.4
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
August 22, 2023
Publisher
Paw Prints
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781223186535

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