Archie the Bear Becomes a Big Brother

Name: Archie the Bear Becomes a Big Brother
ISBN: 9781922664495

by Rom Nelson

For the little one navigating the exciting (and sometimes tricky!) journey of becoming an older sibling, this story gently explores the changes and emotions that come with a new baby.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book when their child is preparing for a new sibling or struggling with feelings of jealousy after a baby's arrival. "Archie the Bear Becomes a Big Brother" follows a young bear, Archie, whose happy world is turned upside down when a new baby comes home. The story compassionately explores his complex emotions, from excitement to feeling left out and unimportant. For children ages 3 to 6, this book serves as a gentle mirror for their own experience, validating their feelings and showing them that love in a family doesn't divide, it multiplies. It's an excellent tool for starting conversations about a child's new role and identity as a big sibling and for reassuring them of their secure place in the family.

Love & Family New Sibling Animals Family & Siblings Bears Jealousy & Comparison Sibling Rivalry Self-Confidence & Identity

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Depicts a child's feelings of jealousy and being left out by parents.

Sensitive Topics

The primary sensitive topic is sibling jealousy and the emotional turmoil of a changing family dynamic. The approach is metaphorical, using an animal family to soften the directness of the conflict. The resolution is securely attached and hopeful, reinforcing family love and connection. The book is secular.