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In a first-time creative pairing, two of the worlds most treasured picture book creators offer a truly delightful book for new-siblings-to-be.When is the new baby coming What will we call it What will he do We dont really need a baby, do we With sensitivity and wit, John Burningham follows the swirl of questions in the mind of a young child anticipating a baby sibling with excitement, curiosity, and just a bit of trepidation. In perfect tandem, Helen Oxenbury captures the childs loving interactions with his mother along with the fanciful future scenarios he imagines for the new family member he has yet to meet. Combining a warm, timeless story with illustrations both freshly enchanting and wonderfully nostalgic, this gorgeous book has all the hallmarks of a classic.