A Baby's Coming to Your House! cover

A Baby's Coming to Your House!

Author: Thomas, Shelley Moore

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.1
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 783
Points per Word 0.000639
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Using funny family pictures as illustrations, this book explains to youngsters the changes that take place when a new baby enters the house - like the appearance of high chairs and messy diapers.

Quick Summary

If a new baby is about to join the family, this story helps kids see what's really going to change high chairs, diaper piles, and all without feeling overwhelming. The funny, real-life photos make the chaos look silly instead of scary, which is perfect for kids who might be nervous about sharing their parents' attention. It's especially good for big-brother or big-sister prep, because it shows the new role they can play in a way that feels fun rather than a lecture. The short, easy text (around 800 words) works for early readers, and the humor keeps even the most reluctant reader turning pages. Parents will love that the tone stays light, reassuring, and honest about the mess while still celebrating the excitement of a new baby. If you've ever read "I'm a Big Brother," you'll notice a similar gentle tone, but this one adds a lot more silly pictures.