We’re Having a Baby: Adapting to a New Baby

Discover We’re Having a Baby, a delightful interactive book that helps little ones (and their parents) navigate a new baby in the family.

Nancy is going to be a big sister. See Grandma and Grandpa come to look after her when Mommy and Daddy go to hospital, then watch as she welcomes her new brother home in this fun-filled novelty book, complete with engaging flaps and mechanisms. Each page features helpful tips for parents and carers, endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With charming illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We’re Having a Baby is the perfect book to reassure little ones about to have a sibling.

The Big Steps series is designed to support toddlers and parents through everyday experiences. For more helpful tips, read No More Diapers: A potty-training guide and No More Pacifiers.

Marion Cocklico studied graphic design at Pivaut (Nantes) for 4 years before becoming an illustrator. She’s worked with over thirty different French publishing houses since 2008 including Gallimard Tourbillon and Larousse. She lives in Paris. The Big Steps series, including No More Nappies and I’m Starting Nursery, are Marion’s first titles for an English publisher.

Dr Amanda Gummer is a research psychologist specialising in child development, with over 20 years experience working with children and families. She has set up three organisations - Fundamentally Children, FUNdamentals and the Good Toy Guide Ltd - all of which promote the value of play and positive parenting in child development. Amanda is frequently in the media and on expert panels for child-related issues, as well as being the British Toy and Hobby Association’s spokesperson for their Make Time to Play Campaign.