Best Buddies: 9 - 18 months (Big Sister Learns All About Babies) - Softcover

Zielonka, Polly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1734828838 ISBN 13: 9781734828832

Publisher: Pauline Johnson-Zielonka, 2020

Synopsis

In Best Buddies, baby brother Eddie is on the move, and he has become a playmate to his big sister, Claire. Claire continues to navigate tricky situations with Eddie, and helps him learn new things, like how to take turns. Eddie is crawling everywhere, taking his first steps, and he is even beginning to talk.

Best Buddies is the fourth book in the Big Sister Learns All About Babies book series, taking little readers on a journey alongside Claire and her new baby brother, Eddie. Each book is a short story offering playful ways to interact with the newest family member, and gently exploring new challenges for big brothers and sisters. The series aims to educate and entertain new big brothers and sisters by providing them with insights into the development of babies and siblinghood.

Join Claire and Eddie on their adventure, as they uncover the wonders of siblinghood and the exciting world of baby development. It's a journey filled with joy, discovery, and the special bond between siblings. For new big brothers, have a look at the Big Brother Learns All About Babies book series.

Book 1 (0-3 months): In Itty Bitty Newborn Claire sings soothing melodies to her newborn baby brother, lends a helping hand during tummy time, and learns about washing her hands before playing with Eddie.

Book 2 (3-6 months): When Will Baby Play? focuses on babies aged between 3 and 6 months. In this story, Eddie is learning to grasp toys, roll over, and sit up with some help. Meanwhile, Claire entertains Eddie with peek-a-boo and show-and-tell, and she learns about teething.

Book 3 (6-9 months): In Curious and Crawling, baby Eddie reaches new milestones as he sits up by himself, shares mealtime with his big sister, and begins to explore movement through crawling. Claire is learning how to handle new challenges, as Eddie starts showing more interest in playing with her toys.

Book 4 (9-18 months): In Best Buddies, Eddie is on the move! He is crawling everywhere, taking his first steps, and even beginning to talk. He has become a playmate for Claire, although there are some new challenges too. Claire finds solutions to her frustrations and continues to help Eddie learn new things, like how to take turns.

Book 5 (2-3 years): In Eddie Turns Two, Eddie is a growing, lively, and lovable toddler. As Eddie explores the world around him, he is a bit clumsy and still has some big emotions. But he is also full of fun and excitement. Claire has learned all about becoming a big sister, and now she is learning how to handle tricky situations with her two-year-old brother.

The All About Babies book series was inspired by the author's two year old daughter becoming a big sister. The books were written to help her understand how her baby brother would grow and change, and slowly learn to play like her.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pauline Johnson-Zielonka
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1734828838
• ISBN 13: 9781734828832
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Kirshina Maria
• Number of pages: 27