Kia Ora Baby

Description

A book about baby siblings for Kiwi kids.

Having a new baby in the family is a big adjustment for not only the parents, but existing siblings as well. Donovan Bixley shows a family expecting a new baby, then the arrival and changes at home, with the older sibling dealing with changes in attention level and expectations leading through to the joy of another family member to play with. As with all of Donovan’s books, it is bright and colourful, hopeful, full of funny moments and the perfect way to get a child ready to accept a new small person into the whanau.

This title is also available in Te Reo.

Reviews for Kia Ora Baby:

“Kia Ora Baby is a warm-hearted and engaging book on what is a very important subject for many young children. It is a particularly helpful resource for children getting ready to welcome a new sibling.”
– Kids Books NZ

“Kia ora Baby is a slice of Kiwi cuteness with gorgeous illustrations. It follows the journey of a family as a new baby is added to their whānau. Classic Kiwi iconography appear on the page and the scenes really bring to life the beauty and happiness of the family.”
– Read NZ

“A welcome addition to the bicultural read-aloud repertoire – even the English version integrates te reo words without missing a beat.”
– The New Zealand Listener, 50 Best Kids’ Books of 2024