Barfburger Baby, I Was Here First

By Paula Danziger

Book Overview

Barfburger Baby isn't the only name Jonathon has for his new baby brother, Daniel. Sure, he spits up all the time, but Gasburger Baby and Snotburger Baby also fit him--for obvious reasons. And today all the relatives are coming over to meet the baby. They make silly faces and coo at Daniel. Jonathon just doesn't get it. Why does everyone make such a big deal out of the baby? And why do they still insist on calling him his baby nickname--Jonathon Pookie Bear? He doesn't even play with Pookie Bear anymore. But he does know just where to find him, and he figures out the perfect way to pass his nickname on so he can be just Jonathon. For the first time, Paula Danziger shares her unparalleled pitch-perfect view of childhood in a picture book, and G. Brian Karas marvelously captures the emotions and family dynamics so that kids and parents will cringe and grin in recognition.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399232044
• ISBN13: 9780399232046
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Great for older kids adding a sibling also

I bought this for my 5-yr-old son when we adopted a 2-yr-old. He loved it so much we bought it for his cousin when her parents added a baby when she was 7 yrs-old. She thought it was great also!

Awesome Book!

My daughter became a big sister at age two. Seven months later she still begs me nearly every day to read this. She giggles endlessly the whole time! A must have when you're expecting a new baby!

Hysterical reactions to a new baby

My 3 and 5-year olds can't get enough of this book. The funny things that the older brother in the story calls his new baby brother have my kids rolling with laughter. We now give this to friends and family as a "big brother or sister" present when a new baby is born.