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Congratulations! You now have a baby in your family. Follow our top tips and you’ ll all be very happy. Don’ t lend your baby to a kangaroo, plant your baby in the garden, or take to school with you – and definitely don’ t send your baby to play with an elephant!

DO cuddle your baby, read to your baby, sing to your baby and give your baby lots and lots of love.



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Selected as one of the 12 best Children's books of 2015


Book Of The Week

"Here is an artist who, like Sarah Garland, is portraying a recognisable family with a freshness that is immediately attractive. The topic may not be new but the presentation is lively and engaging and establishes Sterling as an illustrator to watch."


"With vibrant child-friendly illustrations and a laugh-aloud story, this clever book is just the book to share with age three and upwards."


Book Of The Week

"Here is an artist who, like Sarah Garland, is portraying a recognisable family with a freshness that is immediately attractive. The topic may not be new but the presentation is lively and engaging and establishes Sterling as an illustrator to watch."

"A perfect gift for an older sibling with a new baby in the family."

"This is not only perfect for new parents or those children new to being a sibling, it is also a fun, funny picture book that everyone will love for its great pictures and warm text."

Books We Like

"Frances Lincoln ensure cultural diversity is represented so these illustrations present a mixed race family. The style is fresh and young with beautiful colours and some lovely silly scenes"

"With vibrant child-friendly illustrations and a laugh-aloud story, this clever book is just the book to share with age three and upwards."

Selected as one of the 12 best Children's books of 2015

"A humorous take on the conflicting emotions that younger siblings can inspire."


"A humorous take on the conflicting emotions that younger siblings can inspire." * Independent on Sunday *
Book Of The Week

"Here is an artist who, like Sarah Garland, is portraying a recognisable family with a freshness that is immediately attractive. The topic may not be new but the presentation is lively and engaging and establishes Sterling as an illustrator to watch." * Books for Keeps *
"A perfect gift for an older sibling with a new baby in the family." * Parents in Touch *
"This is not only perfect for new parents or those children new to being a sibling, it is also a fun, funny picture book that everyone will love for its great pictures and warm text." * Armadillo *
Books We Like

"Frances Lincoln ensures cultural diversity is represented so these illustrations present a mixed race family. The style is fresh and young with beautiful colours and some lovely silly scenes" * Booktrust *
"With vibrant child-friendly illustrations and a laugh-aloud story, this clever book is just the book to share with age three and upwards." * Irish Examiner *

15 Things Not to Do with a Baby

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    A Paperback / softback by Margaret McAllister, Holly Sterling

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      Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 07/01/2016
      ISBN13: 9781847807533, 978-1847807533
      ISBN10: 1847807534

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Congratulations! You now have a baby in your family. Follow our top tips and you’ ll all be very happy. Don’ t lend your baby to a kangaroo, plant your baby in the garden, or take to school with you – and definitely don’ t send your baby to play with an elephant!

      DO cuddle your baby, read to your baby, sing to your baby and give your baby lots and lots of love.



      Trade Review

      Selected as one of the 12 best Children's books of 2015


      Book Of The Week

      "Here is an artist who, like Sarah Garland, is portraying a recognisable family with a freshness that is immediately attractive. The topic may not be new but the presentation is lively and engaging and establishes Sterling as an illustrator to watch."


      "With vibrant child-friendly illustrations and a laugh-aloud story, this clever book is just the book to share with age three and upwards."


      Book Of The Week

      "Here is an artist who, like Sarah Garland, is portraying a recognisable family with a freshness that is immediately attractive. The topic may not be new but the presentation is lively and engaging and establishes Sterling as an illustrator to watch."

      "A perfect gift for an older sibling with a new baby in the family."

      "This is not only perfect for new parents or those children new to being a sibling, it is also a fun, funny picture book that everyone will love for its great pictures and warm text."

      Books We Like

      "Frances Lincoln ensure cultural diversity is represented so these illustrations present a mixed race family. The style is fresh and young with beautiful colours and some lovely silly scenes"

      "With vibrant child-friendly illustrations and a laugh-aloud story, this clever book is just the book to share with age three and upwards."

      Selected as one of the 12 best Children's books of 2015

      "A humorous take on the conflicting emotions that younger siblings can inspire."


      "A humorous take on the conflicting emotions that younger siblings can inspire." * Independent on Sunday *
      Book Of The Week

      "Here is an artist who, like Sarah Garland, is portraying a recognisable family with a freshness that is immediately attractive. The topic may not be new but the presentation is lively and engaging and establishes Sterling as an illustrator to watch." * Books for Keeps *
      "A perfect gift for an older sibling with a new baby in the family." * Parents in Touch *
      "This is not only perfect for new parents or those children new to being a sibling, it is also a fun, funny picture book that everyone will love for its great pictures and warm text." * Armadillo *
      Books We Like

      "Frances Lincoln ensures cultural diversity is represented so these illustrations present a mixed race family. The style is fresh and young with beautiful colours and some lovely silly scenes" * Booktrust *
      "With vibrant child-friendly illustrations and a laugh-aloud story, this clever book is just the book to share with age three and upwards." * Irish Examiner *

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