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Published by Quirk Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
A sturdy board book about meeting the new baby for the first time, ideal for bedtime reading, baby-shower gifts, sibling preparation, and everyday storytime.
A new baby is coming home—but Dog has one very important question:
Is the baby a dog?
Dog’s First Baby is a funny, heartwarming board book that captures the excitement, confusion, and curiosity of welcoming a new family member through the eyes of a lovable dog.
Written and illustrated by Natalie Nelson, this charming story uses simple text, expressive artwork, and gentle humor to explore family change in a way that young children can understand and enjoy. As Dog sniffs out clues and studies the mysterious new arrival, he slowly discovers that this noisy little creature might become his newest friend after all.
Perfect for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, dog-loving families, and households preparing for a new sibling, Dog’s First Baby turns a major life transition into a playful and reassuring adventure.
Follow Dog’s clues, meet the mysterious new arrival, and discover a brand-new friendship.
A new baby is coming home—but Dog has one very important question:
Is the baby a dog?
Dog’s First Baby is a funny, heartwarming board book that captures the excitement, confusion, and curiosity of welcoming a new family member through the eyes of a lovable dog.
Written and illustrated by Natalie Nelson, this charming story uses simple text, expressive artwork, and gentle humor to explore family change in a way that young children can understand and enjoy. As Dog sniffs out clues and studies the mysterious new arrival, he slowly discovers that this noisy little creature might become his newest friend after all.
Perfect for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, dog-loving families, and households preparing for a new sibling, Dog’s First Baby turns a major life transition into a playful and reassuring adventure.
- Sweet and funny story introducing the idea of a new baby or sibling
- Perfect for dog-loving families and young animal fans
- Simple text ideal for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Durable board book format built for repeated reading
- Great gift for all welcoming a new baby
Follow Dog’s clues, meet the mysterious new arrival, and discover a brand-new friendship.
Product Details
- Publisher: Quirk Books (October 5, 2021)
- Length: 28 pages
- ISBN13: 9781683692799
- Ages: 2 - 5
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Raves and Reviews
Featured in the New York Times Top 50 Best Board Books
Kids Indie Next List Pick
A 2022 Georgia Author of the Year Award nominee
Bookstagang's Best Board Book of 2021
“A playful and funny romp that will appeal to dog-owning tots.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Darling, bold collages and minimal text present the arrival of a new baby from the family dog’s perspective, with enough wry humor to make even adult readers smile.”—School Library Journal
“Children will delight at seeing the baby from the point of view of a dog, especially those who live with four-legged friends. Those who don’t have puppies around will be sure to beg for one after reading this board book treasure.”—New York Journal of Books
“Original, playful and heartwarming.”—Midwest Book Review
“The perfect books for families with pets and a new baby.”—Youth Services Book Reviews
“A fun addition to storytime and board book collections, this would be especially fitting for a storytime about - or with - dogs, with a few points for emphasizing how to safely and kindly interact with our four-pawed friends.”—Jean Little Library
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