Book cover of Hello in There!: A Big Sister's Book of Waiting

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This book is a heartfelt look at the wonder and excitement of waiting...and waiting...and waiting for a new sibling to arrive. The charming protagonist of this story is so eager to step into her role as a big sister that she's starting early! She sticks close to her mum so…

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1 author picked Hello in There! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Through clever visuals of a mommy’s growing belly, the book realistically portrays the thoughts of a big sister eagerly waiting for her new sibling's arrival.

Another thing I loved was the ‘lift-the-flap’ for each spread, where older siblings could see the baby in mommy’s belly growing. 

From Serene's list on preparing older child for new baby.

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Pedal Pusher by Mary Boone,

In 1894, Annie Cohen Kopchovsky set out to ride her bicycle. Not to the market. Not around the block. Not across town. Annie was going to ride her bike all the way around the world—because two men bet no woman could do it. Ha!

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