- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: GP Putnam And Sons (May 24 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0399238778
- ISBN-13: 978-0399238772
- Product Dimensions: 25.9 x 20.6 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 295 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,800,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1–After his baby sister has been at his house for several months, John decides that it is time for her to go. He is tired of sharing and being quiet during naps. His mother agrees, and they begin packing the tot's suitcase. As they work, John thinks of ways in which his sibling's no-good behavior can be good: for example, she is noisy, but that is useful at the library because she is louder than he is. Eventually, they decide that she is good for "quite a lot," and should only go to Grandma's for the day. The story is touching, funny, and honest. While most titles on this topic focus on the first few days after a newborn's arrival, this one looks at the continuing adjustment of older siblings and gently reminds parents to find special time together without the newcomer. The stereotypical portrayal of the librarian is the one disappointment in an otherwise rollicking tale. Sitting behind a desk, sporting a frizzy bun and half-moon glasses, she scowls at the baby's noisy enjoyment of the library. Still, the watercolor illustrations capture the text's warm, lighthearted tone and keep the visual focus on John and his sister. The boy's frustration at his sibling's actions comes across clearly, as do his mixed emotions when he thinks she may stay at Grandma's forever. A quality title that will resonate with older brothers and sisters everywhere.– Suzanne Myers Harold, Multnomah County Library System, Portland, OR
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
PreS. Both angry and affectionate, the simple words and vibrant watercolor illustrations in this picture book tell an honest story about sibling rivalry. John wants to get rid of his bothersome baby sister, and to his surprise, his mother agrees that if No-Good baby is so much trouble, it's time for her to go. On every double-page spread, Baby makes mess and mischief, making John look good by comparison: she squeezes the cat's tail, so the cat likes John more, and she yells in the library, making John's noise seem less. The action-packed pictures show the love between the brother and his pesky sister. At the same time, the art never denies the resentment of the intruder. In the end, Baby goes to loving Grandma, and John has his mother all to himself--but for just one day. There's only one question: Why can't we get rid of that old-fashioned stereotype of the librarian as prissy authority? Hazel Rochman
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3.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sibling Comfort, July 13 2005
By Mary T - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: What The No Good Baby Is Good For (Hardcover)
John has decided that his baby sister just isn't good for anything, and it's time for her to go. The funny, gentle dialogue that follows between John and his mother explores just what this baby is and isn't good for - and will be very comforting to older siblings who are experiencing John's frustration. I gave this to my friend's four year old when his younger sister started to crawl, and it was a big hit. (I wish it had been around when my kids were little!)
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not What I expected!, May 21 2006
By E. Garwood "miss_k" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: What The No Good Baby Is Good For (Hardcover)
This book is not what I had in mind when purchasing! I really wanted a book to help encourage my nephew to cherish the good things about his little sister. The only good things "John" finds about his sister in this book are actually horrible behaviors that you would not want out of your child. Also, I was expecting "John" to like his new sister at the end of the book, but he still wants her to go away at the end. (which she does by the way, the mom ships her off to grandma's for a day) All in all, a huge waste of money. I was very disappointed!
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