Reviews
'A very special book..... warm, emotional and filled with reassuring parent-child interaction, it is a perfect choice to share with prospective siblings.' Bookseller
'A perfect collaboration between John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury, There's
Going to be a Baby explores the insecurities and uncertainties as well as the
excitement generated by the prospect of a new baby in the family. With
delightful and witty text alongside comic book illustrations, this is an
absolute treasure.' The Bookseller Children's Bookseller's Choice
'A perfect picture book that strikes a balance between the familiar and the extraordinary.' The Bookseller
'A perfectly pitched book for any child worried about the arrival of a new baby. It would be hard to get two more distinguished book collaborators than John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury. One to treasure.' Angels and Urchins
'Helen has illustrated the story by John Burningham about the toddler who learns he is going to be a big brother. He has lots of thoughts on the subject, imagining, and rejecting, what the new baby might be able to do. But by the end of There's Going To Be a Baby he is very keen to meet his new sibling. He knows he will love him or her.' Bookwitch
'There's Going To Be A Baby is indeed a thing of beauty. There is something retro about Oxenburys' palate here that I absolutely love and there's such humour in the how the story is executed.' www.kim-harte.com
'It's hard to believe this is the first picture book award-winning husband and wife John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury have created together - but it's well worth the wait...A delightful collaboration from two masters of the picture book and a must for every mum-to-be and her toddler.' The Daily Mail
'It is funny, beautifully observed and rewarding to reread, right through to a baby's arrival and beyond.' The Sunday Times
'A gentle and very clever "prepare to have a new baby" book...Oxenbury's illustrations are stunning and Burningham has lots of fun giving voice to the older siblings concerns, which eventually turn in to excitment and love.' Junior Magazine
'This first collaboration will be a sure-fire family favourite' The Herald
'Maybe it takes a combined 75+ years of children's book writing and illustrating experience before you can create a book as wonderfully, simply, beautiful as There's Going to Be a Baby - even the title of the book embodies all of these qualities. Whatever the reason, there has never been another book like this one and I am so glad it is finally here! This book is an essential for all new and growing families!' http://www.books4yourkids.com/2010/09/theres-going-to-be-baby-written-by-john.html
'The book really is lovely and will be a great book to help prepare a child for the arrival of a new sibling There is a lot of humour, specifically through the baby's potential careers, which will help lighten a situation which can be quite hard for older sibling.' www.librarymice.com
'Required reading for anybody expecting a second baby...sympathetically embraces, and starts the process of diffusing the anxieties of a toddler about a forthcoming usurper.' The Observer
'There are countless books aimed at reassuring small children faced with the imminent arrival of a mad stranger in the house but this one is really good; funny, realistic and touching without being slushy...Drawn in a lovely, retro comic style.' The Mail on Sunday
'The combined talents of John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury in one book is an unmissable treat...Don't wait for a sibling - this is a wonderful book for everyone.' The Guardian
'If you are expecting, this is one of the best possible books to read with a child aged over 2 years... it's honest about the strain a new baby can bring, but also about the enormous excitement, love and warmth that comes with it. It treats everyone, including granddad, as important. What a wonderful way to end this year and begin afresh.' The Times
'This charming book features old-fashioned illustrations and a simple story, and is the perfect way to tell your toddler there's a new baby on the way.' Mother and Baby
'is a gentle introduction to the idea of a sibling and brings together two big hitters in the children's literature world...A classic for any bookshelf and a thoughtful gift for expectant mamas.' Bambino Goodies