Why do children's strong feelings so often center on objects - special toys, blankets, or other things? We don't quite know the answer, but Ezra Jack Keats cleverly taps into this current of emotion to tell a lovely story about what it means to become a big brother. Peter, beloved hero of The Snowy Day and other titles, expresses his dismay at the birth of his little sister by hiding ...
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Of all the transformations our little ones go through in their early years, becoming an older sibling is surely one of the most momentous. This sweet and simple book (also available in an I'm a Big Sister version) is great preparation. It sticks to the basics in a cheerful tone. Its lines are easy to remember, and will likely become mantras for you and your preschooler as you talk about ...
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If your new big sister has any doubts about how important and special her role is, let her read this adorable ode to sisterhood. A spunky little sister catalogs all the great things about having a big sister: she tells great stories, and always watches out for her. Hand-me-downs on the other hand?.
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The whole notion that there's a baby inside mommy's tummy is wonderfully abstract to most preschoolers. So as the big day approaches, there's some value to bringing this fuzzy concept into a bit clearer focus. That's where this well-done book of photographs comes in. Yes, the parents' clothes and hairdos will give you flashbacks to the 1980s, but the pictures of these newborns and their big sisters and brothers in ...
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This is not a story "about sibling issues" but is nevertheless perhaps our very favorite picture book on the theme. It's about what a little girl's fondest wish-come-true would look like. Margaret Barnstable wishes on a star - wishes to sail the sea on her own ship with "someone nice for company." When her dream comes true for a day, who does she choose as a companion? Her best friend? ...
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Sometimes we get a bit frazzled when the wave of invitations splashes onto our family's calendar, but ... Read more >