About This Book
Parents preparing a young child for the arrival of a new sibling will find this book a perfect conversation starter. It's framed as a loving letter from an older brother to his unborn sibling, filled with questions and sweet promises of all the things they will share together. The book beautifully captures the wonder, love, and gentle anticipation of a growing family, steering clear of common sibling jealousy themes. For children ages 3 to 6, it provides a positive and reassuring way to conceptualize their new role and bond with the baby even before they arrive.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The core topic is the arrival of a new sibling. The approach is entirely secular and positive, focusing on love and anticipation. It sidesteps potential feelings of jealousy or displacement, making the resolution one of pure, hopeful waiting.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 3 to 5 year old who has recently learned they will become a big sibling. This book is for the child who is curious and perhaps a little uncertain, helping to frame the upcoming change as a wonderful, loving event they get to be a part of from the very beginning.
Parent Prep
No preparation is necessary. This book can be read cold and serves as a perfect, gentle introduction or reinforcement of the family's happy news. A parent should be prepared for the book to spark their own child's questions about the baby. A parent has just told their preschooler they are expecting a new baby. The child is asking a lot of questions ("Where's the baby?" "What will it do?") or seems quietly contemplative. The parent wants a tool to help the child connect with the abstract idea of a new sibling.
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