The Very Tiny Baby

By Sylvie Kantorovitz | Publisher: Charlesbridge

About the book

What happens when a baby comes too early?

Jacob is not sure he's happy about the new baby. When his new sibling is born prematurely, Jacob discovers a terrible secret: adults can be scared, too. While he has his grandma and his faithful teddy bear, Bob, with him at home while his parents are at the hospital, he still feels alone and full of questions that his Grandma can't answer.

Portraying the range of emotions older siblings often have about a new baby, including fear, anger, and resentment, The Very Tiny Baby also touches on the added challenges of preemie health concerns and parents’ frequent absences.

Editions of The Very Tiny Baby

Hardcover
ISBN 9781580894456

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What happens when a baby comes too early?

Jacob is not sure he's happy about the new baby. When his new sibling is born prematurely, Jacob discovers a terrible secret: adults can be scared, too. While he has his grandma and his faithful teddy bear, Bob, with him at home while his parents are at the hospital, he still feels alone and full of questions that his Grandma can't answer.

Portraying the range of emotions older siblings often have about a new baby, including fear, anger, and resentment, The Very Tiny Baby also touches on the added challenges of preemie health concerns and parents’ frequent absences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Very Tiny Baby about?

What happens when a baby comes too early?

Jacob is not sure he's happy about the new baby. When his new sibling is born prematurely, Jacob discovers a terrible secret: adults can be scared, too. While he has his grandma and his faithful teddy bear, Bob, with him at home while his parents are at the hospital, he still feels alone and full of questions that his Grandma can't answer.

Portraying the range of emotions older siblings often have about a new baby, including fear, anger, and resentment, The Very Tiny Baby also touches on the added challenges of preemie health concerns and parents’ frequent absences.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Very Tiny Baby?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories

Where can I read a sample of The Very Tiny Baby?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781580894456

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Very Tiny Baby?

Sylvie Kantorovitz

Who is the Publisher of the book The Very Tiny Baby?

Charlesbridge

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Very Tiny Baby is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781580894456)

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