Hello in There!: A Big Sister's Book of Waiting by Witek, Jo

Help your child celebrate the wonder and excitement of waiting for a new sibling to arrive in Hello in There!: A Big Sister's Book of Waiting, a sweet interactive picture book from author Jo Witek and illustrator Christine Roussey, the New York Times bestselling creators of In My Heart.

A sister-to-be is so eager to step into her role that she's starting early! She sticks close to her mama so she can sing songs to her sibling-to-be (loudly, of course) and explain all the great things waiting in the outside world (Cupcakes! Strawberries! Swimming!).

With charming text, bright full-color illustrations, and a variety of playful flaps showing the new baby blissfully tucked away in its mama's belly, this interactive picture book is a joyful and celebratory ode to a growing family and the perfect gift for any big-sibling-to-be.

Be warned, your child may want you to read this to her at bedtime every night before the baby arrives. When they learn to open the flaps to find the baby, you might hear, "Read it again! Read it again!"

The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler's emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling.

"Roussey's whimsical, scraggly, illustrations are perfectly suited to the girl's excitement." ―Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

"Made to withstand many eager perusals as big sisters and brothers everywhere gear up for their own big days." ―Kirkus Reviews

Read them all!
Hello in There!: A Big Sister's Book of Waiting
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
Brave As Can Be: A Book of Courage
All My Treasures: A Book of Joy
In My Room: A Book of Creativity and Imagination
With My Daddy: A Book of Love and Family
My Little Gifts: A Book of Sharing
My Tree and Me: A Book of Seasons


Author: Jo Witek
Publisher: Abrams Appleseed
Published: 05/07/2013
Pages: 28
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 10.30h x 9.70w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781419703713
Age Range: 0-3

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/25/2013
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2013 pg. 486
School Library Journal 01/01/2014 pg. 78
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 18 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Jo Witek is an author, journalist, and screenwriter. Hello in There! A Big Sister's Book of Waiting is her first book published in English. She lives in France.

Christine Roussey is an illustrator who works with advertising agencies, newspapers, magazines, and publishers. Hello in There! is her first book in English. She lives in France.