Character: Angus the dog and various no-named children
Setting: Various scenes that would excite question about a new baby coming home or being in the home.
Theme: Family/ coping with various domestic changes that occur when the familial dynamic is changed.
Genre: Informative /realistic instructional
Summary: This is the informative book that introduces new and sometime frightening concepts to children. Many time when a new child come into a home that is occupied by an older sibling the older child is filled with questions. This book answers the questions that parents may forget to address to the older child. It addresses the questions that the older child may have about anatomy of baby, feeding and general care. This book could be used as a tool to make the adjustment of the arrival of a new baby easier.
Audience: Beginners to Adult
Curriculum: Personal and domestic development. Family issues and personal growth.
Personal response: This is an awesome book it really does a good job explaining the significant details of the arrival of a new baby. The book uses terminology that will connect with the younger audience without alienating the older audience. This book can help the older sibling understand the new baby’s arrival or a parent who is unsure of how to approach the concept of the new baby while still creating a loving and secure environment for the older child. ( )