Book cover for Edgar's Second Word by Audrey Vernick

Edgar's Second Word

2014 Released
32 Pages
0-1 Hours
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Clarion BooksISBN 9780547684642

Hazel can’t wait for her baby brother to be born so she can talk and read with him! But when, at last, he arrives, he just sits there. More disappointing yet, when he finally speaks, his first word is a resounding NO! But Hazel resolves to wait some more—despite the ever-increasing NOs—and she keeps on reading aloud to him. Will Edgar ever say anything else? And if he does, what will his second word be? 

The magic of sharing books is at the center of this hilarious new baby story that will resonate with book lovers and any child who has trouble waiting.


Can a book really fix everything?


  • Big Sister Book: Hazel has big plans for her baby brother, Edgar, but quickly learns that new siblings don’t always cooperate!
  • Funny Picture Book: Laugh-out-loud moments abound as Edgar’s first and only word—a very loud NO!—causes chaos everywhere he goes.
  • Love of Reading: Discover how sharing a story together can be magical, turning a grumpy baby into a happy reading buddy.
  • Patience for Kids: A gentle and humorous look at the challenges of waiting, perfect for children adjusting to a new family member.

Audrey Vernick

Audrey Vernick is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including Is Your Buffalo Ready For Kindergarten? and Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team. She is also the coauthor of the middle grade novels Two Naomis and Naomis Too. She lives with her family near the ocean in New Jersey. Visit her online at audreyvernick.com

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