Caldecott Honor-winning artist and Coretta Scott King Award winner Brian Pinkney explores sibling rivalry with humor, love, and emotional depth in this action-packed story about Brandon and his new baby brother. Perfect for readers of Julius, the Baby of the World, by Kevin Henkes, as well as families welcoming a new sibling.
Brandon loves his special blanket, but he isn't too sure about his new baby brother. When it's time for supper, a bath, and bed, the baby steals all the attention. Brandon is not happy. In fact, he's very, very angry. Luckily, Brandon's blanket (or is it Brandon?) has a few ideas to make everything better.
From Caldecott Honor-winning artist and Coretta Scott King Award winner Brian Pinkney, this exuberant, emotionally true, and insightful picture book celebrates a young child's imagination, being a big brother, and welcoming a new family member. With an expressive, pitch-perfect text and bold, energetic illustrations, Brandon and the Baby is a standout choice for families, classroom sharing, and for social and emotional learning.
| ISBN: | 9780063159846 |
| Publication date: | 1st August 2024 |
| Author: | J Brian Pinkney |
| Publisher: | Greenwillow Books an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Picture storybooks: imagination and play PSHE: Siblings Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Stories about Family and Friends Funny Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours PSHE: Family Issues |