Dog's First Christmas: A Board Book
by Natalie Nelson (Author)
In this follow-up to the beloved board book Dog's First Baby, Dog and Baby explore the delightful and puzzling ways their family prepares for Christmas.
See these branches? They're not for tugging.
See this ball? It's not for fetching.
It's the holiday season, and Dog smells a change in the air. With his new friend Baby by his side, Dog investigates the many strange occurrences in their home--like a tree in the living room, fragile balls that are not for fetching, and friends new and old--as he gets into the Christmas spirit with his family.
Humans and canines alike will love celebrating the season with this latest book in a beloved series!
Celebrate new experiences any time of the year with Dog's First Baby and Cat's First Baby.
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Toddler-PreS--This adorable follow-up to Dog's First Baby celebrates the wonders of the Christmas season with tongue-in-cheek humor. Dog introduces himself and Baby, and the story turns to the dog offering advice to Baby. Through wisdom presumably born of experience, Dog shares that ornament balls aren't for throwing, and there isn't a need to check the Christmas tree for squirrels. These life lessons and humor may go over some young readers' heads, but adults are sure to get a chuckle. Other seasonally appropriate traditions include baking, crafting, hanging stockings by the fire with care, and unwrapping presents. Nelson again features beautiful and striking mixed-media collage artwork. The palette incorporates the deep reds and greens of Christmas in contrast to mustard, royal blue, and a few shades of pink. Baby wears Christmas-themed PJs and other one-piece outfits and has a single blue coiled curl for hair, while the adult has black hair with blue squiggles. Both Baby and adult have light brown skin and when caroling, they sing to another family with light brown skin who have a menorah in the window. VERDICT A must purchase.--Sarah Sieg
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A 2024 National Parenting Product Awards Winner
"A must purchase."—Sarah Sieg, School Library Journal
Praise for Dog's First Baby
Kids Indie Next List Pick
A 2022 Georgia Author of the Year Award nominee
Bookstagang's Best Board Book of 2021
"A playful and funny romp that will appeal to dog-owning tots."—Kirkus Reviews
"Darling, bold collages and minimal text present the arrival of a new baby from the family dog's perspective, with enough wry humor to make even adult readers smile."—School Library Journal
"Children will delight at seeing the baby from the point of view of a dog, especially those who live with four-legged friends. Those who don't have puppies around will be sure to beg for one after reading this board book treasure."—New York Journal of Books
"Original, playful and heartwarming."—Midwest Book Review
"The perfect books for families with pets and a new baby."—Youth Services Book Reviews
Praise for Cat's First Baby
A Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Board Book of 2022
"For the cat people in your lives, this book is purr-fect."—Good Housekeeping
"This sweet board book by Natalie Nelson captures the wonder and humor of welcoming a new family member."—Catster
"Cat parents or people who just love cats will definitely enjoy this book."—Book Riot
"Very funny, and actually very sweet."—Dad Suggests
"A cute and adorable picture board book about a cat's view of a new human baby in the household. The charming illustrations will open your child's heart to the love and appreciation of living things that share our space."—Pet Radio Show
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV017010 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Christmas & Advent
