Babies

In rhyming text, mothers and their babies are described sharing in a variety of activities, from playing at the ocean to reading books and taking a bath.

A young boy helps his mother take care of his baby brother.

Members of an extended African American family celebrate with joy and pride the birth of a first-born son.

Illustrations and text welcome a new baby to some of life's delights, from "the glistening mystery of soap bubbles" to "the swish of leaves in the breeze."

Lilly is convinced that the arrival of her new baby brother is the worst thing that has happened in their house until Cousin Garland comes to visit.

A baby boy has lots of fun when his father plays with him.

An all-knowing big sister gives her baby sibling lessons in being a baby.

A young girl helps her grandmother with preparations for the traditional Chinese celebration to welcome her new baby brother.

Tom is not happy about the arrival of his new baby brother until his parents show that change can be a positive experience.

Photographs and simple text portray interactions between babies and their toddler siblings.

There's a new baby in the house, and Cornelius realizes he's not quite ready.

When Emily's parents tell her that they are going to have a baby, she makes a list of the pros and cons of what is to come. Fortunately the pros prevail, in this ultimately reassuring book.

When Natalie's baby brother is born too soon, she tries to wait patiently to teach him everything he will need to know, but she misses her parents and begins to resent the time they spend with him at the hospital.

When Emily's parents tell her that they are going to have a baby, she makes a list of the pros and cons of what is to come. Fortunately the pros prevail, in this ultimately reassuring book.

Baby and his family make some jazzy music.