I’m A Big Sister Now by Katura J. Hudson

Hudson, winners of the 2019 Ben Franklin Gold Medal Award in the children’s picture book category, as well as the popular I’m a Big Sister/Brother books by Magic Schoolbus author Joanna Cole and I Am a Big Sister/Brother by author/illustrator Caroline Jayne Church.Īddress Big-Sibling Jealousy with a Book and a Cuddleįor children who are used to being their parents’ “only”-especially older kids who have a firm grasp of what it means to have a baby on the way-it’s natural to have mixed feelings about sharing their parents, possessions, and lives with a new sibling. Other options include I’m A Big Brother Nowand I’m A Big Sister Now by Katura J. Tip: The text refers to the new baby as “he.” If you prefer, simply adjust the text as necessary as you read. Parents will also appreciate the gentle reminder to help keep babies asleep! They also include positive examples of how kids can interact with babies, like comparing their size to the tiny infant, sharing a toy, and singing to the little one. From parents leaving for awhile, only to return with a baby, to explaining what babies can and can’t do (and introducing all the stuff that comes along with an infant), these are good primers for the youngest expectant siblings. These sweet rhyming books, available in both big sister and big brother versions, prepare toddlers for when their new little sibling shows up. I’m a Big Sister or I’m a Big Brotherby Crystal Swain-Bates Here are a few to try, and you’ll find lots of other options at your library or bookstore. It’s well worth reading a range of these books to get your kid primed-and pumped. Think of “big brother/big sister” books as “what to expect when you’re expecting” for first children. Helping them understand is the first step to preparing them to welcome and embrace their new sibling and all the changes of an expanding family. Small children have no idea what’s coming when their family is expecting a new baby. Share What to Expect for the Expecting Sibling

I’m A Big Sister Now by Katura J. Hudson