Dog's First Baby

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Dog's First Baby by Natalie Nelson is a delightful children's book about a dog navigating the changes that a new baby brings to its home. Through whimsical illustrations and gentle humour, it explores the dog's perspective as it becomes acquainted with the baby and discovers new dynamics in a lovingly chaotic household. This heartwarming story highlights themes of friendship, adjustment, and acceptance.
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You might enjoy this picture book if you love stories that warm your heart and explore the special bond between a dog and the newest family member, a baby. It's a charming tale that captures the joy and curiosity of a pet meeting and adjusting to an infant, offering gentle humour and relatable moments for both children and parents.

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Dog's First Baby

Natalie Nelson captures the wonder and humor of a new baby through a dog s eyes.

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I am a dog.
Are you a dog?

Welcoming a new baby to the family isn't always easy. When his humans bring home someone new, Dog is determined to sniff out the truth. Is this arrival another dog, or something else? As Dog investigates, he might just find a new friend in this loud, silly creature.

With Dog's First Baby, Natalie Nelson captures the wonder and humour of a new baby through a dog's eyes. Sure to delight kids and dog parents alike, this playful and heartwarming board book promises to be a repeat read-aloud.

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Dog's First Baby by Natalie Nelson is lauded for its humorous and heartwarming portrayal of a baby's arrival from the perspective of the family dog. It features charming collages and minimal text, appealing to both children and adults. The book is recommended for families with pets, offering a playful and engaging addition to storytime, especially for those with or fond of dogs.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683692799

Publisher: Quirk Books

Format: Board book

Date Published: 05 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Quirk Books

Illustration: Colour Throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 28

About the Author

Natalie Nelson is an illustrator, picture book maker, and collage artist. Trained in graphic design and illustration, she works in a mixed media hybrid of cut paper, collage, and digital art, with an emphasis on intriguing shapes, textures, and layers. Her previous titles include Dog's First Baby (Quirk 2021) and Holiday!. Her art is in demand from national clients including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, Curbed, Eater, The Bitter Southerner, Teach for America, Vox Media, Mailchimp, and more. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, their dog, Coach, and their young son.

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