{"product_id":"nine-months-before-a-baby-is-born-9780823449385","title":"Nine Months: Before a Baby Is Born","description":"\u003cb\u003eJoin a family of three who spend nine whole months waiting, from a frosty winter through a sun-dappled summer, until finally . . . a baby is here. Now in paperback.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Boston Globe - Horn Book Honor Recipient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Capitol Choices Noteworthy Title\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA soon-to-be big sister and her parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby in the family. Alternating panels depict what the family is experiencing in tandem with how the baby is growing, spanning everything from receiving the news about the new baby to the excitement of its arrival. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this pregnancy book unlike any other one out there, watch what's actually happening through meticulously detailed, actual size illustrations, perfectly paired with a lyrical yet informative text, and culminating in a warm, joyful birth scene. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComplete with backmatter that includes an elaboration on pregnancy, a list of amazing things babies can do before they're born, and more, Miranda Paul and Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin deliver another spectacular nonfiction picture book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Horn Book Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Book of the Year - Outstanding Merit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiranda Paul is an award-winning author of children's books whose work includes \u003ci\u003eWater Is Water\u003c\/i\u003e (also illustrated by Jason Chin), \u003ci\u003eAre We Pears Yet\u003c\/i\u003e (illustrated by Carin Berger), and \u003ci\u003eOne Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Wisconsin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJason Chin is a celebrated author and illustrator of children's books. He received the Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in Andrea Wang's \u003ci\u003eWatercress\u003c\/i\u003e, a Newbery Honor book and APALA award winner. His book \u003ci\u003eGrand Canyon\u003c\/i\u003e was awarded a Caldecott Honor, a Sibert Honor, and the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award. His other acclaimed nonfiction titles--\u003ci\u003eCoral Reefs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRedwoods\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGravity\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIsland: A Story of the Galapagos\u003c\/i\u003e--have received numerous starred reviews and other accolades. He is also the illustrator of Stephanie Parsley Ledyard's debut title \u003ci\u003ePie Is for Sharing\u003c\/i\u003e and Miranda Paul's \u003ci\u003eWater is Water\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Vermont with his wife and children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697268363538,"sku":"9780823449385","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1b5c7c28-b62c-405b-a2ec-f60e47f4607b.jpg?v=1761039112","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/nine-months-before-a-baby-is-born-9780823449385","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}