Brand-New Baby Blues

Written by Kathi Appelt
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy
ISBN-10: 0060532335   ISBN-13: 978-0060532338
HarperCollins - Illustrations © 2009 Kelly Murphy

Star Review, School Library Journal: "...Oil, acrylic, and gel are used to create gentle hues. What makes this telling of the new brother/sister theme stand out is how well the verses are in sync with the illustrations, layout, and the characters' facial expressions. Great for sharing with a group or one-on-one."

From Kirkus Reviews: "...Appelt's catchy, child-friendly text and Murphy's energetic, engaging pictures illustrate her woes (...) which modulate in palette from angry blues and greens to sunny yellows, while serene compositions replace off-kilter ones."