Callen's New Baby Brother

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Callen's New Baby Brother

Callen Crow is proud to welcome baby Bentley, but the first hello becomes too big and loud. With the Gentle-Helper 3, the friends learn to slow their bodies, whisper softly, and take turns helping so Bentley’s welcome can feel tender, safe, and full of love.

In Hawkins Hollow, Callen Crow is full of proud big-brother joy when baby Bentley arrives. He wants every friend to meet him, but the first welcome is too loud and too fast for someone so tiny. With Austin Turtle’s calm help, the friends learn how to slow their bodies, use whisper voices, and take turns helping in newborn-sized ways. Callen discovers that gentle love can still be very big love. This warm read-aloud story supports children as they explore new babies, patience, gentle helping, family care, and safe ways to show love.

Characters you will meet in this story:

• Callen Crow
• Bentley Crow
• Austin Turtle
• Spencer Field Mouse

Reading Age: Ages 3–8; Preschool–Grade 2

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