About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their older child is feeling a mix of curiosity and perhaps a little impatience with a new baby sibling. This gentle story is told from the perspective of a young boy observing his baby brother, Will, throughout his first year. The narrator catalogs all the small but significant changes he sees, from Will's first smiles to his wobbly first steps. The book beautifully captures the wonder of watching a baby grow, fostering a sense of love, patience, and joyful anticipation in the older sibling. It’s an ideal choice for toddlers and preschoolers as it helps them understand the slow process of development and frames their role as a loving, observant big brother or sister.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a very straightforward and secular depiction of a baby's development and a positive sibling relationship. The approach is simple and direct, with a consistently hopeful tone.
Ideal Reader
A 3 or 4-year-old child who has a new baby sibling (0-12 months old) at home. This child is likely curious but also a bit impatient, asking questions like, “When will the baby play with me?” This book helps them reframe their waiting as a special period of observation.
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