I love Stupid Baby for its provocative attitude and for the wonderful, simple, evocative pictures
Stupid Baby
There’s a new baby in Simon’s house.
“When’s that stupid baby going back to the hospital?” Simon asks his parents.
Written by Stephanie Blake
Translated by Linda Burgess
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Description
There’s a new baby in Simon’s house.
“When’s that stupid baby going back to the hospital?” Simon asks his parents.
But the baby is there to stay.
What about all the scary wolves outside the house? The wolves that want to eat Simon up? Will his parents still protect him now they have a stupid baby?
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Book Details
Country of Origin France Reader Age 2-5 year, 5-7 year Book Size ISBN
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Reviews
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English Association –
The story lends itself to discussions about brotherly love, looking after little ones and how parents find new and equal love for all their children.
Lancashire Post –
Blake’s instantly recognisable bold and expressive illustrations will delight young readers and the funny, poignant story – which offers gentle reassurance that mums and dads love their children even when a new sibling arrives – is guaranteed to strike a chord with both children and parents alike.
BookTrust –
An excellent picture book which understands the trials and tribulations of a new sibling from a child’s point of view.
Wigan Today –
Blake’s instantly recognisable bold and expressive illustrations will delight young readers and the funny, poignant story – which offers gentle reassurance that mums and dads love their children even when a new sibling arrives – is guaranteed to strike a chord with both children and parents alike.
Youth Services Book Review –
Very stylish and quite revealing about the true feelings of older siblings…I loved the bold colors, weird looking rabbits and the visual homage to Margaret Wise Brown…This book could prompt some interesting discussions about anger, jealousy and love.
Red Reading Hub –
Great for sharing with the very young around the time of a new baby’s arrival. Despite his bad-mouthing of the babe, Simon is an endearing character whose charms endure no matter what. Stephanie’s bold, bright illustrations are hilarious and splendidly expressive.
Swings + Roundabouts, March 2013 –
This is a great book for group/individual discussion and will be enjoyed by all children listening to the story whether they have a new baby in the house or not due to the humorous text and bold illustrations.
Canberra Times (Australia), February 2013 –
Preschooler Simon … is worried that, because they have a ‘stupid baby’, his Mummy and Daddy will not protect and love him as much anymore. When [they] discourage him from climbing into their bed, Simon finds solace with a somewhat unlikely ally – his baby brother. The strong, gem-like colours and simple, clear composition of the cartoon-style illustrations are visually appealing. And Simon is an engaging character, his predicament a familiar one. Stupid Baby is an entertaining exposition of childhood fears, handled with aplomb, humour and insight.
Otago Daily Times, October 2012 –
One book that’s a hit with my 3-year-old grandson is Stupid Baby … [the] earlier book Poo Bum is also popular bedtime reading at our place. Simon can’t sleep because there are scary wolves outside the house, and the stupid baby keeps on making a noise.
Herald on Sunday, October 2012 –
While this isn’t laugh-out-loud like Poo Bum, this hardback does have the same bold, expressive illustrations as well as gently exploring a child’s insecurities and other fears.
Around the Bookshops, November 2012 –
Bright, funny illustrations and a jacket that almost begs you to open the book.
John McIntyre on National Radio, October 2012 –
I love Stupid Baby for its provocative attitude and for the wonderful, simple, evocative pictures… It’s going to work best if the reader can treat it with real humour and zest, the kids will certainly get it.
The Children’s Bookshop Newsletter, October 2012 –
Lovely subversive humour for all ages.
Create a Kids’ Book (Australia), October 2012 –
This has bold colours to match the bold sentiment – nothing sugary-sweet here. It’s a very realistic portrayal of the first child’s feeling of betrayal when he suddenly has to share everything.
Tomorrow’s Schools Today, October 2012 –
This book is a fun story to read out loud to a preschool or primary school class, with bold illustrations and a happy ending.
OHbaby!, Spring 2012 –
From the author of the delightful Poo Bum, comes more about mischievous bunnies who make us laugh.