Sisters and Brothers

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the complexities of sibling life, whether that is a new baby in the house or ongoing friction between brothers and sisters. While it looks like a nature book, it serves as a gentle psychological tool to help children normalize their own feelings of competition, protection, and cooperation by seeing how animals handle their kin. Robin Page and Steve Jenkins use striking collage art to show that family dynamics are a universal part of life in the wild. Through fascinating facts about everything from armadillos to grizzly bears, this book highlights that there is no single right way to be a sibling. Some animals stick together for safety, while others must learn to share limited resources. It is an ideal choice for parents who want to move away from direct lecturing about 'being nice' and instead use the wonders of the natural world to spark a conversation about why families act the way they do. It is perfectly suited for children ages 4 to 8 who are curious about animals and their own place in their family unit.