Welcome to Your World, Baby by Brooke Shields

Welcome to Your World, Baby Reviews

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  Jenny

  More credit should be given to the illustrator who drew delightful pictures to accompany this book. I really think that Welcome to Your World, Baby would not have gained notoriety if it was not written by Brooke Shields.
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  Mallory

  This was over the top girlie. Everything was pink and tea parties and tiaras and dolls... It made me a little nauseous.
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  Christina Fixemer

  This picture book is full of sweet sentiment and darling illustrations. It isn't a story so much as a promise of things to come between sisters. The excitement of having a new baby in the house is a big deal to older siblings, and this shines through.
  
  As a read-aloud book, however, it is difficult to get into a decent rhythm. The prose is laid out to look as though it is rhythmic, so, while reading to my own daughter, I kept feeling off kilter. This may seem like a nitpicky thing to say, but try reading it aloud, and the difficulty will make sense. Brooke Shields is, without a doubt, an intelligent and soulful person, but that doesn't always translate into a gift for writing. The big sister's lines are full of heart but awkwardly written. Sometimes it rhymes, then it doesn't. This contributes to the stumbling I feel when I read this one aloud.
  
  Awkward rhythm aside, this is a sweet book that would be nice for girls who are soon-to-be big sisters (or who already are!).
  
  3.5-Books
  *****
  The reviewer may have received a free copy of this novel from the publisher, author, or other representative in this book’s interest. This has no impact on the quality or consideration of the review.
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  Peace_Love_Reading

  Really didn't like this one. I only really gave it a two star rating because I did love the illustrations. On page three the oldest daughter says "I almost want to eat them, but that would be silly !" This was referring to her feet smelling so sweet. Ummmmm yeah. That's a no go for me. I get it as an adult, the saying of "I just want to eat you up". But when I read this line out loud to my five year old he laughed and said ewww. I said "what's Ewww??", he then said why would she eat the babys feet. Which then I had to try and explain to a five year old that she didn't literally mean she wanted to eat her little baby sisters feet. I mean come on, hellooooo. Didn't anyone like read the is before an actor decided to write a kids book??? I just really didn't care for it at all. I say take a huge pass on this one. Especially don't buy it. End rant lol .
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  Christine Turner

  A little girl welcomes her new baby sister home from the hospital and takes joy in telling and showing her all the activities and experiences they will share.
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  Note: This book would work well for a child who is about to be a big sister. The illustrations include a lot of pink, which I am not found of, but many children love.
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  Tricia

  this is the only children's picture book written by a famous person that i've actually enjoyed. big sister welcomes her little sister and they have fun doing things that sisters do. the girls loved this book because it was like a snapshot of their lives, really.
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  Suzanne

  Simple yet cute story about a big sister's plans for her and her new little sister. Illustrations are adorable.
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  Tina B

  "poor review, typical for pop-star authors"
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  Danica

  This is one of our family's all time favorites! I love the pictures and the two little girls. We read this book all the time, sometimes multiple times a day.
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  Tee Loves Books

  My girls and I love this book! Perfect for anyone with two little girls, as they will surely relate to this cute story of sisterly love!
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  Brent

  Sweet, and well illustrated: my child loved it. I say it beats the heck out of Billy Joel's similar book.
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  Brooke

  pretty good for an actress :)
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  Julie

  I felt the text was way too simple but the illustrations are adorable.
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  Rachel

  Nice book for siblings.
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  Kim

  Sydney loves reading this book to Olivia! And it's such a sweet book for sisters
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  Nicole

  The illustrations are fantastic and the story is great for a big sister welcoming in a new baby sister.