101 Things to Do with Baby

A little girl and her family find 101 things to do with their new baby in this gentle graphic novel-style picture book. What do you do with a new baby? An imaginative older sister and her parents explore this question in this sweet and authentic depiction of a day in the life of a young family. Whether Big Sister is feeding, entertaining, or dressing her baby brother (in Mom’s hat or Dad’s shoes!), Jan Ormerod illustrates a warm and occasionally challenging story of family, perfect for older siblings getting to know their new brothers or sisters. Originally published in Ormerod’s native Australia in 1984, this book is a timeless depiction of family life and the important role older siblings play.

Jan Ormerod (1946-2013) was born in Western Australia and grew up with three older sisters. From a young age, she was engaged in visual arts, inspired by many different sources, including comic books. After art school, Ormerod became an Associate of the Western Australian Institute of Technology and Design. She also taught art to talented students in secondary-school enrichment programs.

Jan Ormerod’s first picture book, Sunshine (1981) won the Mother Goose Award. She went on to publish more than fifty books, winning many more awards. Her other well-known works include Moonlight, Goodbye Mousie, Miss Mouse’s Day, Lizzie Nonsense and Water Witcher.