When the New Baby Comes, I'm Moving Out
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1979 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

When the New Baby Comes, I'm Moving Out

Written by Martha Alexander

A new baby disrupts everything. Can Oliver reclaim his world?

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32 pages· 323 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~190L
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Bookroo's summary

Oliver's world is turned upside down by a new sibling who seems to take over everything he holds dear. Faced with losing his toys and his mother's attention, Oliver contemplates drastic measures. Will he find a way to coexist, or will his frustration lead him to an unexpected decision? Dive into this humorous exploration of sibling rivalry and discover how Oliver navigates his changing family dynamics.

From the publisher

Oliver is mad. The new baby is taking over everything, including all his old toys and his mother’s lap. Maybe he should move out, or give the baby away to the first taker. Beloved author/illustrator Martha Alexander takes an honest and funny look at sibling rivalry in this reissue of the 1971 classic.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
323
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~190L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.7
F&P level
~G
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
104830
Publication
Published
February 1, 2006
First published
January 1, 1979
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781570916786
LCCN
2005009913
OCLC
824111532

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