babies

"Nora Alpers has just become a ten-year-old aunt. To prepare for the new arrival, Nora has been writing down baby-related facts in her special notebook, just like she does with her favorite subject: ants. She likes the idea that someone who studies the A-N-T is also an A-U-N-T, even though she doesn't know anything about taking care of babies. A new family member isn't the only thing stressing Nora out. At school, Nora has to write journals in the voice of a pioneer on the Oregon Trail and prepare for the annual science fair. Science is normally Nora's best subject--until Nora ends up being paired with science-hating, cat-obsessed Emma! How will Nora ever learn to be a good aunt if she's trying to survive the Oregon Trail and arguing against Emma's unscientific science-fair ideas?"--Amazon.com.

Katie, an ordinary third-grader who accidentally wished on a shooting star to be anyone but herself, turns into her best friend Suzanne's baby sister, but the real trouble starts when she speaks, causing everyone to think the baby is a genius.

A mother shares the magic of a snowy night with her baby.

Rosa the Slug loves eating cabbage and often has friends over to share the meal, and although one of her guests, a very large snail, often tells stories that get on her nerves, Rosa finds she needs his help when one of his stories comes true.

The new baby takes some getting used to, but she's worth it.

"A humorous memoir of an infant's first few months"--Provided by publisher.

"Shines a light on childhood--because growing up isn't always easy, but it's usually funny. Life isn't perfect, and things don't always go as planned. Like when you try to feed yourself and the food ends up all over your clothes. Or when you try to ride a bike and end up taking an epic spill. But laughing at our common human experience makes it all a little easier, and a whole lot more entertaining. Because everyone and everything is a little awkward sometimes!"--Publisher.

A discussion of how the arrival of a new baby affects children and families, offering advice to older siblings on what they baby will be like, and how to deal with feelings of being left out.

Two-year-old Adam Szalinski is accidently zapped by his dad's enlarging beam, with gigantic results.

Preoccupied with the impending arrival of his new baby brother or sister, fourth grader Andy gets in lots of trouble at home and at school.