The Baby-Changing Station

Written by Rhett Miller · Illustrated by Dan Santat

A magical station offers a brother the chance to trade his sibling for cool stuff. What will he choose?

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

James feels overshadowed by his new baby brother, Joe. When he discovers a magical baby-changing station that swaps siblings for exciting items, he's tempted by night-vision goggles and guitars. But as he navigates these choices, James must decide if trading Joe is worth it. Will he find that being a big brother has its own rewards? This whimsical tale of sibling rivalry and magical choices will leave readers laughing and pondering the true value of family.

From the publisher

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rhett Miller teams up again with Caldecott Medalist and bestselling artist Dan Santat in a laugh-out-loud rhyming story about an older sibling who gets an opportunity to trade his younger brother for cool stuff when he finds a magical baby changing station. Before Joe rolled in / I was the ten-year-old King / of all I surveyed / Now that he’s here / It’s perfectly clear / That I / am in the way. James is NOT a fan of his new little brother, Joe. His parents adore Joe and don’t have time for James anymore. What is an older sibling supposed to do?! When James stumbles upon a baby-changing station that can exchange younger siblings for much more exciting things, he is faced with endless options. Should he choose the night-vision googles, a cool chemistry set, a guitar, or keep his baby brother? James is put through the ultimate test until he realizes that being a big brother is not so bad after all. With sly humor, playful rhymes, and dynamic art, The Baby-Changing Station celebrates the timeless theme of older-younger sibling rivalry with a humorous magical twist perfect for readers of all ages.

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