Our family recently read the most adorable book! Rudy’s New Human is about a little dog named Rudy that loves being top dog in his family of three. When Rudy’s human parents tell him that they are having a baby, Rudy thinks the newest member of the family will be interested in the same games he likes–chewing bones, chasing cats, and playing fetch. But Rudy’s new human is not what he expected at all! The baby keeps Rudy awake during naptime, doesn’t play very fun games at all, gets him into trouble and steals the spotlight. Will Rudy ever find his place again in his family now that he’s sharing it with the new human?
Rudy’s New Human is the perfect book for any child in a family who is expecting a new addition. It can often be difficult to accept a new member into the family, but this sweet and humorous story will help older siblings learn to share their parent’s attention-and maybe even become friends with the new family.
Rudy and the baby learn to come together over new activities (such as a bedtime book) and will need each other even more when their family expands yet again. This book will inspire siblings to do the same and teach them that they are taking on an even more important role as the new big brother or sister of a brand-new baby!
About the Author:
Roxanna Elden has been a teacher for eleven years and is the author of See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers. Her inspiration for Rudy”s New Human came from watching her dog, Rudy Elden, as he adjusted to having a new baby human in the house. she lives in Miami, FL.
Our thoughts:
My five-year old has really enjoyed reading this book. Our family isn’t planning on growing anytime soon but it’s an awesome read. The illustrations are fantastic and throughout the book you simply can’t help but fall in love with Rudy. As our family has grown through the years, we have watched as the pets and older children adjust to a new baby. I would have loved to have this book when our youngest was born to help his older brother to understand better.
Highly recommend!
Rudy’s New Human is recommended for ages 3-6 and has a SRP of $16.99.
