The Trouble with Baby

by Marisabina Russo

Sam and Hannah know how to have fun together. But then Hannah gets a new doll named Baby. Baby goes everywhere with Hannah. When they play school, Hannah calls on Baby, not Sam. When they play jukebox, Baby gets to sing before Sam. Sam doesn't like Baby at all. In this true-to-life story, a brother and sister find a creative way to deal with jealousy. How can Sam, Hannah, and Baby all have fun together? The solution is simple and clever and surprising.

Genres: Picture Books, Family

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 18, 2003

Reviews

[Viviana · Rating 2 out of 5]

1-2 stars

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Trouble With Baby exemplifies a typical brother/sister situation where one is upset with the other. There is jealousy and pretend play that cause the siblings to feud, until a common interest is shared. The siblings end up sharing that interest, and most importantly, solve their issue on their own. The book shows a great sense of independence along with sibling trouble. It would be a great book to use for 3rd grade and below. It teaches various lessons that could be applied in the classroom. Was an okay read, not the best illustrations, but has a great message.

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sister and a brother are both absolutely inseperable until the sister gets a baby doll for her birthday. Sister includes the doll in all the activities that the, now, three play together. Brother, however, is feeling a bit left out. It isn't until after brother decides to not play with sister and her doll anymore that sister realizes she misses playing with brother.

This book shows jealousy and feeling left out, feelings that are extremely familiar for most children. I'd read this to my younger readers because they will be able to use their schema to relate.

[Elizabeth S · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice look at a sister and brother who totally enjoy playing together. Until she gets a new doll, Baby, and the brother feels replaced. I liked the resolution of the problem, especially because both siblings learned a little about how the other felt.

I also really enjoyed all the awesome games the kids played. Fun!

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sam and Hannah get along just fine, until Hannah get a new baby doll for her birthday. Hannah then wants to do everything with baby and Sam become jealous. This book would be a good to do inferencing with because it is predictable.

[Sydney · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book about imagination and being nice to your siblings. Alex really liked it.

[Madison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about a brother and sister playing together until a baby doll comes along. It is about learning to get along with your sibling. It would be for younger elementary students.