The Mama Makes Books The Hatchlings: A dinosaur's guide to new babies, a pop-up book for 2 to 4s

A dinosaur’s guide to new babies

Rex is excited to be a big brother, but he’s not sure what to do.
Thankfully, his friends are experts! With their helpful advice,
Rex learns how to be the best big brother he can be –
and your little dinosaur will too!

With surprise flap and pop-ups!

Meet Rex and his dinosaur crew – they’re here to help you handle everyday toddler challenges!

Rex is a spirited, curious little dinosaur with four older friends who are a guiding influence in his life. In The Hatchlings, Rex is excited to be a big brother, but he's not sure where to start. One by one they show him how to play games like peekaboo, be gentle when he's having a cuddle and how to help when the babies are crying or sleeping. Enter Big T, Rex’s grandpa and hero, to tell Rex how well he's doing and how much his new siblings love him!

Packed with interactive fun – lift-the-flaps, and 'opening eye' pop, and a big pop-up ending - The Hatchlings keeps toddlers aged 2 to 4 engaged while gently encouraging positive behaviours. The text has rhyme and repetition, playful dialogue and familiar themes, which make it a book you’ll enjoy reading together again and again.

• Encourages positivity towards a new sibling
• Builds emotional confidence and independence
• Interactive features keep toddlers engaged
• Ideal for shared reading and learning through play

Whether you’re preparing your little one for the arrival of a new baby or teaching them how they can help, The Hatchlings makes having a new sibling easier to talk about - and a whole lot more fun.