Hello in There! A Big Sister's Book of Waiting by Jo Witek - Abrams Appleseed

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HELLO IN THERE!

A comforting and imaginative book for every sibling-to-be.

115 West 18th Street New York, NY 10011 www.abramsappleseed.com Printed in China

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You’re in there and I’m out here, Outside mama’s belly.

I’m waiting for you!

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U.S. $16.95 CAN $18.95 UK £10.99 ISBN : 978-1-4197-0371-3 51695

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By Jo Witek Illustrated by Christine Roussey

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HELLO IN THERE! A Big Sister’s Book of Waiting To my two “babies,” Victor and Mathieu, and to such lovely moms: Laure, Véro, Carine, Valérie, Lolo, Josette, Sarah, Kirsten, Rosa, Nicole, Sandra, Béatrice, Judith, Sandrine, Romy, Annie, Daphnée . . .

Jo To my dad, my mom, and my big brother, who know to go “bloup” when I go “blop” and “honk” when I’m slacking . . .

Christine

by Jo Witek illustrated by Christine Roussey Abrams Appleseed New York

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You’re in there and I’m out here, outside mama’s belly.

I’m waiting for you!

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Is it dark in there?

Don’t worry, I’m right here.

My light will chase away the shadows.