Children's β¦ Penny’s Take
Say Hello to Baby
Smriti Prasadam-Halls Β· 2021
66/100
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Prasadam-Halls tackles the new-sibling transition with warmth and Teckentrup's illustrations are reliably lovely, but the informational approach makes this feel more like a parenting resource than a story a child will ask to hear again. It fills a real need for families welcoming a baby, but the lack of strong narrative arc limits its staying power as a read-aloud. A fine gift for the right moment, but not a standout in its category.
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Verdict receipt0β100
safety96
substance62
craft65
originality60
accuracy74
hype70
age_fit72
human_eye60
Penny’s verdict66
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