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Buy this book from Amazon! 		Lazy Little Loafers
by Susan Orlean, G. Brian Karas
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Tags: babies, siblings, older sibling
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Orchid Thief comes a smart, hilarious take on what babies contribute—or don’t—to the world. Ever experienced stroller envy? Ever wished you were applauded just for walking across a room? Ever wanted to loaf about the park on a blanket in the middle of a school day with nothing on your agenda but being relaxed and happy? Then you should be a baby. They’ve got it made. In this charming, droll story, a world-weary older sister ponders the question, why don’t more babies work? Her answers, hilariously tinged with resentment, offer up a wickedly accurate picture of just how great babies have it. Known for her keen and witty observations of various subcultures, Susan Orlean here turns her gaze on babies. The resulting picture book is tongue-in-cheek fun for older siblings and anyone looking for a lazy, praise-filled day.
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Written by Adam C. on 04/27/2009
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This book is witty and sardonic in a way that a five-or-six year-old with a younger sibling can really appreciate. Without being mean-spirited, it points out how easy babies have it and how much we expect of children who are still quite young.

Most importantly, it made both me and my kindergartner really crack-up.