Samuel's Baby - Hardcover

Elkin, Mark

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ISBN 10: 1582463018 ISBN 13: 9781582463018

Publisher: Tricycle Press, 2010

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Samuel will be a big brother soon, and on Monday during show-and-tell he announces that he is having a baby. Before long, his kidergarten classmates join in the fun and by Friday, each of them is "expecting" to add a new member to the classroom family--from triplets to a beagle to a stegosaurus and even a dump truck!

But Samuel's excitment dampens as he worries about sharing his toys with the new baby, stinky diapers, and too much crying. Maybe having a baby isn't all fun and games after all.

Can Samuel's eager friends and a caring teacher help him to be ready for the big day?

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About the Author:

MARK ELKIN is a public school teacher in San Francisco, California. He has taught in elementary classrooms for over fourteen years and is available for school visits. This is his first book.

AMY WUMMER is an award-winning children's book illustrator of over fifty titles. She received the Highlights for Children Cover of the Year award in 1998 and 2007, the 2006 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, Highlights for Children Illustrator of the Month award in October 2003 and November 2007, and was a 2002 Gold Medallion Book Award finalist..

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2 A standout original title among new-baby picture books. During show-and-tell in kindergarten class, soon-to-be big brother Samuel blurts out, I'm having a baby! Samuel's friend Marcel says he's having a baby, too. Soon, Carolee and Sophie are having twins and triplets. By the end of the week, all of the students' shirts are bulging with dolls, puppies, dinosaurs, and even a truck. Samuel is a little worried about stinky diapers and broken toys, but demonstrating the proper diapering and cradling techniques to his classmates helps calm his nerves. Following a week of spring break, Samuel brings his new sister to class, rocking her to sleep as the other kids follow suit with their own bundles of joy. Elkin makes great use of humor and dialogue in the classroom. 'I'm not having a baby,' said Terri....'I'm having a puppy.' Wummer's pencil and watercolor illustrations effectively utilize facial expressions to communicate voice and personality. A multiethnic group of children and an African-American teacher make this title perfect for today's diverse classrooms. By briefly mentioning common sibling worries and complaints within the narrative, Elkin opens the door to discussing these topics without losing the humorous atmosphere. Soon-to-be older siblings will giggle at baby dump trucks, but will also find comfort in Samuel's eventual conclusion that his baby is perfect. Richelle Roth, Boone County Public Library, KY
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