BookHounds Episode 5: Behold! A Baby

Show Notes

 Behold! A Baby

Written by Stephanie Watson, Illustrated by Joy Ang

Published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books

Why I Liked Behold! A Baby

• Heartwarming topic and solution
• The big brother has a deep change of heart.  It won’t be for long and it’s more toward his role in the family than toward his brother.

How to Read Behold! A Baby

• Use four different types of voices. Speak quickly, slowly, loudly and quietly.
• Have kids hold a doll or stuffed animal and behave like a big sibling
• Stand as you read the book, like a ringmaster.
• Use very exaggerated expressions

Activities for Behold! A Baby

• Make an obstacle course with blocks and other toys for the “baby” to crawl through.
• Eat bananas
• Make up a secret language
• Have kids write notes to each other about why they love each other.

Questions to ask about Behold! A Baby

• What do you think Big Brother was feeling?
• When did his feelings change?
• Do you think he will always like his little brother?
  

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