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I'm a Big Sister

I'm a Big Sister

I'm a Big Sister

Warm, loving pictures accompany this upbeat look at how a family grows when a new baby comes home. A companion volume to I'm a Big Brother.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1673 in Books
  • Published on: 1997-04-25
  • Released on: 1997-04-25
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 32 pages



  • Editorial Reviews

    From School Library Journal
    PreSchool-Grade 2. The texts in these two books are identical, with the exception of the gender terms. Cole has successfully captured the youngsters' voices, making it easy for readers to identify with them, whether the books are being read aloud or alone. Familiar situations, as well as positive reinforcement of individuality and importance as part of the family, are good reasons to put this book into the hands of children who will soon be older siblings. A concluding "Note to Parents" in each book offers suggestions on how to communicate with older children about the changes that are coming. Like the texts, the engaging illustrations are the same in both books. Aside from the obvious difference of a boy in one and a girl in the other, the scenes are set up the same?the family at the park, looking at pictures, the father and older sibling giving the baby a bottle, etc. Unfortunately, the artist differentiates between a big brother and a big sister by showing the boy playing with trucks and building blocks, while the girl entertains dolls at a tea party. Sadly, due to these pictures, boys are unlikely to read about the big sister, which makes a case for a library to purchase both titles. Even if only one is feasible, it is certainly a solid addition to any collection.?Dina Sherman, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
    Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

    Review
    Ages 2-6. Morrow could have published one book called "I'm a Big Sibling," but what a good thing they didn't! In an age of "gender neutrality," it's refreshing to find the child's identity so clearly spelled out. Actually, the texts of the two books ["I'm a Big Sister" and "I'm a Big Brother"] are identical, except for the words sister and brother, but those words mean so much to young children in defining their identities after a baby joins the family. Each simple, first-person text tells what babies like, why they cry, what they're too little to do yet, which the big brother or sister can do now--and how much parents love their older children. On the last page of each book, Cole offers sound, cogent advice to parents on guiding and reassuring children with a new baby in the family. Fresh and clear, the line-and-watercolor illustrations glow with playfulness and warmth, celebrating family life from a young child's point of view. Consider multiple copies of these useful and appealing books. -- Booklist, 3/1/97

    About the Author
    Joanna Cole s a former elementary school teacher and librarian and a frequent contributor to Parents magazine. In Asking About Sex and Growing Up she provides a reassuring blend of scientific fact and practical guidance, written for the audience that needs it most. Joanna Cole lives in Connecticut.


    Customer Reviews

    Well written!5
    I bought this book for my granddaughter for Christmas. She's going to have a baby brother in March so I thought this would help prepare her for his arrival. My daughter-in-law says it's well written. I also bought a potty training book by this author which is also well written. I trust her opinion as she is a wonderful mother!

    Great Present for New Big Sisters5
    We bought this book for my daughter when I was pregnant for her little sister. She absolutely adored the book and wanted to read it over and over again every single night. I've since bought this or the other book, "I'm a Big Brother Now" for any new big sisters or brothers we know. It's always been extremely well received by both child and parent.

    This book is a great way to get the converation going4
    I was well pleased with this book. It's a great way to introduce new things that will come along with a new baby. It covered those things (more of the positive than the negative) that the big sister will face in a very simple and brief way. I know some disagreed with the baby drinking from a bottle instead talking about breastfeeding and other things that they would do differently than what the book laid out. But to me, that's ok. Just talk about the way your family will do things. This book isn't going to be the ONLY way that you will teach your daughter about your growing family. Think of it as a supplement, a way to get the conversation going and the questions asked. And, if you are concerned about some of the less pleasant changes that may come, there are other books that discuss those topics. I plan to look into those kinds of books as I see those issues arise.

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