About this item
A straightforward, reassuring book aimed at children awaiting the arrival of a new baby in the family...The charming watercolor illustrations show all kinds of families caring for and getting to know their newcomers. Though many quality books on this subject are available, Danzigs offering will bring comfort to expectant parents and siblings alike. - School Library Journal. With kid-friendly humor and honesty, BABIES DONT EAT PIZZA covers waiting for baby and life with baby from birth through toddlerhood. Multicultural families; how babies are born, grow and behave; adoption, premature and special needs babies; breast and bottle feeding, twins, helping and playing with babies, older childrens feelings, and a parents tips page are included. Vetted by teachers, nurse educators, physicians, librarians, and parents, the book speaks to the real questions, perceptions and concerns that the author has heard from over 2,500 children about their baby siblings.. Moms Choice Award Gold RecipientCalifornia Readers 2010 California Collection - Elementary Division
About the Author
As the oldest of five children, a mother of two and a nurse educator for over 3,000 children in Big Brother-Big Sister classes, author Dianne Danzig knows what it's like when babies join families. Quoted in Parents Magazine on how to prepare siblings for a new baby, Dianne, an RN, has cared for well babies, infants in intensive care and older children.
With Babies Don't Eat Pizza, Dianne uses sensitivity and kid-friendly humor to fill the need for a multiracial book that honestly answers 4-8 year olds' real questions, perceptions and concerns about babies. "How do babies grow inside? " "What do they do? " "What can I do? " "How do I feel about this? " "What about me? "
The book was also designed to include oft-missed sibling preparation topics such as breast and bottle feeding, adoption, twins and infants with special needs.
On another project, volunteering for a fundraiser to benefit San Francisco children, Dianne helped write the bestseller, "The City by the Bay - A Magical Journey Around San Francisco" (Chronicle Books) . She lives with her family in the San Francisco Bay Area.
