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

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 siblingBuilds emotional confidence and independenceInteractive features keep toddlers engagedIdeal for shared reading and learning through playWhether 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.

• Publication date: 24 September 2026
• Page count: 14
• Dimensions: Height 199 mm; Width 179 mm; Thickness 14 mm
• Publisher: Mama Makes Books
• Format: Board book
• ISBN-13: 9781916780156