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78 of 80 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My 18 month old daughter and I read this book together several times each day during my last month of pregnancy. For a few weeks it was her favourite story. She loved it and would even make crying baby noises on the appropriate page. I think it helped prepare her for the arrival of her sibling and now she is a wonderful "big sister" and aware her brother is "too little to talk, too little to walk" etc. My only complaint about this book is the assumption that the baby will be bottle fed rather than breast fed.
112 of 116 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book hits the spot! It was a wonderful idea to make a sister version and a brother version of the same book. It's so nice that there are talented authors and illustrators that know just how to communicate to a young child a new concept in such an appropriate, positive way. I found it helpful to introduce this book before the new baby arrives. I like how it plays up the fact that the baby can't do many things that the big sister can do. And it sets the tone that the new little person needs quite a bit of attention (help). I am a preschool teacher and when one of my students is about to become the big sister, I always recommend 2 books--"I'm a Big Sister" to read with the child and "The Pocket Parent" as a handy quick-read reference of sanity saving suggestions for Mommy and Daddy. "Pocket Parent" is literally pocket-sized and loaded with hundreds of helpful tips exclusively written for parents of 2's, 3's, 4's, and 5's. This A-Z guide has a number of pertinent chapters to this topic including: the new baby, bad words, bedtime, biting, sibling rivalry, "I hate you", the "gimmes", interrupting, lying, self-esteem, and separation anxiety. There are many issues that can arise when a new baby comes into the family with a preschooler. Both of these books help to relieve a child's and parent's anxiety and frustration with the changes in behavior and routine that are bound to happen. Both books are invaluable comforting "friends" to be consulted and reread at a moment's notice.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this for my 2 year old in advance of our new arrival. I wanted something which focuses more on her relationship to the new child- as everything else we have been given to date is focused on unrealistic expectations of a fun new playmate or with tough messages about time away from her parents and their undivided attention.
I must say, the first time I read this book- I burst into tears. It is so moving! I think the last page has it just perfect - that she is special to her parents regardless of who else joins the family. I also think that it treads the fine line between babies being undeniably hard work, and the joys of her role as a big sister. It is the latter that makes this book unique...like many children, she is always happier when she knows she is involved and has a role.
Unlike some of the reviewers, I don't have a problem switching Mommy for Mamma, and diapers for nappy. It really would be a shame to let that impact the overall positvitiy of the story. I was a bit worried when I read the other reviews saying there was an overly great emphasis on eating pizza as being the trade-off for being bigger, but having read the book, the context is that the bigger child can do lots of fun things, like talking and playing, and swinging as well as eating pizza/icecream. I think it gives a good opportunity to discuss with the older child all the things they enjoy doing which the baby can't.
If I had to say anything constructive at all about the book- I dont think I noticed the visuals as being anything more than basic drawings and washed out water colours. But the rest of the text makes up for it more than adequately. Recommend it with no hesitations whatsoever
I must say, the first time I read this book- I burst into tears. It is so moving! I think the last page has it just perfect - that she is special to her parents regardless of who else joins the family. I also think that it treads the fine line between babies being undeniably hard work, and the joys of her role as a big sister. It is the latter that makes this book unique...like many children, she is always happier when she knows she is involved and has a role.
Unlike some of the reviewers, I don't have a problem switching Mommy for Mamma, and diapers for nappy. It really would be a shame to let that impact the overall positvitiy of the story. I was a bit worried when I read the other reviews saying there was an overly great emphasis on eating pizza as being the trade-off for being bigger, but having read the book, the context is that the bigger child can do lots of fun things, like talking and playing, and swinging as well as eating pizza/icecream. I think it gives a good opportunity to discuss with the older child all the things they enjoy doing which the baby can't.
If I had to say anything constructive at all about the book- I dont think I noticed the visuals as being anything more than basic drawings and washed out water colours. But the rest of the text makes up for it more than adequately. Recommend it with no hesitations whatsoever
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Very American
Lots of reviewers have mentioned the "Americanisms". True, you can easily substitue "nappies" for "diapers" and "mummy" for "mommy". I just wish it wasn't necessary. Read more
Published 20 days ago by L. Oliver
Great book to prepare your daughter!
We bought this months before the arrival of our new baby. I think this was an excellent book to prepare our daughter, who loved reading the story. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sandra
Ideal book for when a new baby is arriving
I bought this for my friends daughter to help her explain the 'arrival' of the new baby. It really helped her children bond and prevented jealousy from her older daughter. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Dalziel
Some Americanisms but really helpful book
I'm just about to give birth to our second child and we've been reading this book with our daughter (two and a half) for the past few months. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Hamish_Cat
Lovely book
Lovely story and beautiful illustrations. Great present for new big sister! I just got it for the arrival of the new baby... so we can read her the story....
Published 3 months ago by Kirsten
Good Book
Its a good book, i didnt realise it was American though so felt a little put off reading it to my toddler who is 21 months old as she doesnt know what a Diaper is as she refers to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by chubbs
very small book
was quite disappointed when i got this, had i seen it and bought it i would not have paid for this book as much as i did.
Published 4 months ago by mpal
I'm a Big Sister by Joanna Cole
This lovely book arrived in perfect condition. 'I'm a Big Sister' is a superbly written and illustrated way to prepare for a new baby in the home and one that was understood by... Read more
Published 6 months ago by debb
happy with the book
I recently got this for my daughter who's 4 and we are expecting a new baby sister, she like's to sit before bed and read it and she actually picks it! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lydia
Really good!
Very age appropriate for my 24 month old and enforces things babies can't do (such as eating) to try to prevent toddlers from being over helpful. Read more
Published 7 months ago by vef76
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