In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story? The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone--from Baby's nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)--tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. Back matter includes information about other cultural ceremonies that welcome new babies and children, including man yue celebration (China), sanskaras (Hindu) and aquiqa (Muslim).

In this love letter to babies and their families, Barbara Reid captures the special joy that a newborn brings to the world. Welcome, baby, welcome!All the world is new,And all the world is waiting To be introduced to you. In this essential gift for new parents, celebrated author and illustrator Barbara Reid provides a wonderful celebration of the happiness babies bring to their families. In gentle rhymes, she lists all of the promises and cherished moments parents,grandparents and siblings plan to share with their new bundles of love, and using her trademark Plasticine artwork, Barbara decorates each spread with bright images of babies interacting with their families and the world around them, depictingscenes of simple joy and discovery. An absolute must-have for the nursery shelf!

Celebrate the sweet moments that come with welcoming a new baby to the family in this joyous lift-the-flap book from bestselling author Karen Katz. From baby’s first tiny pajamas to the ever-important baby’s first blanket, this snuggly lift-the-flap book showcases all the ways parents show their love to new babies. Welcome, Baby! is a spectacular way to let parents share childhood stories and memories with their child about the day they became a family.

This book helps young children be prepared for when a new baby comes into the family. This story is a little more unique because it focuses on a young girl who is an only child and has a baby cousin on the way. The young girl and her mom have a very special relationship where feelings and experiences are talked about openly and honestly. This story talks about the special bond between parent and child and highlights how a new baby adds to the joy of the family and does not take away any prior role the first born child held. At first, the child struggles with having to share the spotlight in the family when she has been the only child and grandchild for over 4 years now and the child has many questions about why her auntie is having the baby, not her mom. The family supports the girl through her journey and answers her questions with open arms and love. The little girl comes to understand her own role in the family remains special while she takes on a new role of a big helper to her baby cousin.

In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story? The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone--from Baby's nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)--tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. Back matter includes information about other cultural ceremonies that welcome new babies and children, including man yue celebration (China), sanskaras (Hindu) and aquiqa (Muslim).

The Whole World Smiles When a Baby Comes Home Baby Girl has arrived! And no one is more excited than Reagandoodle and Little Buddy! Reagan can't wait to tell you all the things he and his best friend are learning about Baby Girl, like when to be quiet around her, how to help out, and of course, how to love her— which is what Reagandoodle and Little Buddy do best. Little ones adjusting to being big brothers and sisters for the first time will be able to experience all that comes with having a new baby at home through the eyes of a dog and his toddler best friend, making the transition of having a new sibling even smoother. Let this cheerful trio warm your heart and bring a smile to your day!