Valiska Gregory
HarperCollins / 20—

In Shirley's Wonderful Baby, a cast of lovable hippo characters--a tap-dancing, reluctant older sister; a turkey-legged, prune-faced baby brother; and an unconventional baby-sitter in high-tops--turns the tables on the traditional story of sibling rivalry.

Everything Shirley's new baby brother, Stanley, does is wonderful—to everyone except Shirley. Only Ms. Mump, the baby-sitter, agrees that babies aren't that interesting, especially with their wet diapers, burping, and constant need for attention. But then Shirley discovers that being Stanley's big sister is what's most wonderful of all.