Also, that motherly/fatherly instinct can be used with any child as developing humans all start out so similar. Developing that natural instinct is beautiful and how you interact with a baby once you know your's is permanent and that skill will last forever, even if it's years before you encounter another one. It captures the amazing way that any human, not just the mother can develop the caregiver instincts or baby-language that's required to care for a newborn child. The book mentioned several ways to do this like allow the baby to squeeze your finger or cradle the baby.

Finally, the protagonist develops an understanding of how to handle a baby by the assistance of his mom.

Next, it shows several ways in which the Little Critter attempts to entertain the baby, none of which work. This was always a fun announcement in my house, having had four little brothers. The story starts out by the Little Critters parent announcing they are having a baby. I especially enjoyed this one as a kid and reading it again as an adult has brought some nostalgia, but most importantly, I am able to interpret it in a deeper sense. The Little Critter series has always been a classic in my household growing up. It is a hard change for a child especially if they are use to being the only one and I think it is important that this book shows that it can be hard, and you can cry, but also shows what great and fun things you can do when the baby comes and how cool it will be to be a big brother or sister. But finally he finds what he can do with a baby and learns how to be a big brother! I don't have children of my own but I have watched families for years who have gone through this multiple times, they actually have this book and from what I viewed it was a great contribution to the situation. Little critter tried reading to the new baby she doesn't listen, he tries making funny faces and she cries, he doesn't know what to do with the new baby and is having trouble dealing with it. My favorite thing about this book is it isn't perfect from the start. The well loved little critter gets a new baby sister. With five minutes of storytime fun per story-perfect for reading aloud or independent reading-there's always time for adventure If you're looking for 5-minute bedtime stories, Little Critter is a good choice for giggles.Įach of these twelve tales includes full-color illustrations on every page.I choose this book out of all the preparing for a new baby books because it is with a character that is already familiar to so many children. , loves adventure Join him in 12 fun-filled stories as he takes a trip to the firehouse, visits Grandma and Grandpa, adopts a new pet, and so much more Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter

The New Baby by Mercer Mayer