They Really Like Me!

A parent might reach for this book when their older child is expressing frustration or annoyance with a younger sibling, and perhaps testing boundaries with mean-spirited games. "They Really Like Me!" tells the story of sisters Abby and Penny, who are unenthusiastic about babysitting their little brother, Joshua. They devise a plan to scare him by dressing up as monsters, but the prank backfires when Joshua is delighted instead of frightened. The story gently explores the girls' resulting feelings of shame and embarrassment, especially when their parents praise them for playing so nicely. It's a warm and relatable tale for ages 4 to 7 that opens a conversation about empathy, consequences, and the complicated, loving dynamics of sibling relationships without being preachy.