Brand-New Baby Blues (2009)
Author: Kathi Appelt | Illustrator: Kelly Murphy | Publisher: HarperCollins | Ages 4-8
Brand-New Baby Blues is a bluesy song of a little girl who expresses her frustrations at the arrival of a new baby, written by Newbery Honor award-winner Kathi Appelt.
Brand-New Baby Blues has earned a Starred Review from School Library Journal.
From 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: "...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."
Our protagonist learns to love and appreciate her younger sibling.
Brand-New Baby Blues will comfort young readers awaiting the arrival of a baby in the family.
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