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The Baby Swap

Jan Ormerod /Andrew Joyner (illustrator)

A jealous big sister learns a very loving lesson in this warm and funny picture book about sibling rivalry, featuring charming text and nostalgic artwork.

Caroline Crocodile is not thrilled with her baby brother. He drools. A lot. But all Mama Crocodile ever says is how GORGEOUS he is! And so Caroline ventures into a baby shop to swap out her brother. Unfortunately, the baby panda is a fussy eater, the giraffe is missing scales, and the piglet isn’t green. Turns out, the best younger sibling around might just be her own yellow-eyed, sharp-clawed, drooling baby brother.

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In this beloved, warm and very funny classic picture book about sibling rivalry, a big sister learns a very loving lesson about her annoying little brother! 


★ WINNER Children's Book Council Award for Book of the Year: Early Childhood ★

Caroline Crocodile is not thrilled with her baby brother. He drools. A lot. But all Mama Crocodile ever says is how GORGEOUS he is! And so Caroline ventures into a baby shop to swap out her brother. Unfortunately, the baby panda is a fussy eater, the giraffe is missing scales, and the piglet isn’t green. Turns out, the best younger sibling around might just be her own yellow-eyed, sharp-clawed, drooling baby brother...
 

'Giggles will ensue as the ridiculousness escalates.' –School Library Journal
'Ormerod and Joyner infuse humor into the mishaps with each baby [and] Joyner’s comic illustrations add much to the story’s success with their expressive, detailed and engaging approach.' –Kirkus Reviews


Perfect for:

  • Toddlers and preschoolers, especially those with younger siblings. 
  • Fans of The Boss Baby and the Charlie and Lola books.
  • Baby shower or new big-brother or big-sister presents. 
Details:
ISBN:
9781760507596
Format:
Paperback
Page Count:
32
Dimensions:
24.40cm x 24.40cm
Publisher:
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

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