Bye-Bye Baby Brother! - Hardcover

Sheena Dempsey was born in Cork, Ireland, and studied fine art at the Ireland’s National College of Art and Design. She graduated from London’s Kingston University with a BA in illustration in 2011. Bye-Bye Baby Brother! is her first picture book. She lives in London.

[G]etting rid of a baby sibling is a powerful fantasy. Indulging it with this happy-ending tale, softened wiht pastel illustrations and a pig-tailed heroine, can't hurt.
—New York Times Book Review

While many versions of this familiar storyline are available, it’s Dempsey’s charming watercolor-and-pen illustrations that set this apart. The soft, pale hues against white backgrounds create tender scenes in a style that blends the wispy touch of Charlotte Voake and the sensibility of Jan Ormerod.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

[Dempsey] reveals emotional depth and a gentle but sure sense of visual humor.
—Publishers Weekly

First-time author Dempsey has captured a young child’s emotions and daydreams in this charming story about adjusting to a new baby in the house.
—Booklist

Charming pictures of a warm and loving family are the highlight of this gentle tale of a universal predicament.
—School Library Journal

Charming in every way, this fun, loving story is perfect for older siblings who might be adjusting to sharing Mom’s love and attention.
—GreatestBooksForKids.com (syndicated by Kendal Rautzhan)