Like most picture books about new babies, this one deals with the inevitable changes in family life, told from the perspective of the displaced older sibling, who is herself little more than a toddler. But Lucy Cousins breathes new life into a common theme with her droll, boldly colored illustrations. Za-Za and her family, for example, are zebras who behave as people. Midst the chaos of upset routines and endless waiting for parental attention, there are times when Za-Za's own stripes seem to offer the only measure of controlled predictability in her world. (Ages 2-4)

Lucy Cousins’s sweet story of a new sibling is back in a larger paperback format perfect for lap sharing.

Za-Za’s mom just had a new baby! He's very small, very loud, and very demanding. Mom and Dad are too busy with the baby to play, but Mom has an idea. "Why don't you hug the baby?" It's hard not being the center of attention all the time, but being an older sibling can be fun, as little Za-Za finds out in this reassuring book from the creator of Maisy.