About This Book
Reach for this book when your children are bumping heads over house rules or struggling to navigate the transition from 'little kid' to 'big kid.' These gentle, relatable stories follow Simon and his younger sister Annie as they navigate everyday moments like baking muffins and deciding when to put away baby toys. It is a perfect choice for modeling how siblings can hold different opinions while still remaining a solid team. Through Annie and Simon's interactions, the book explores the balance between structure and creativity, and the importance of empathy when a neighbor needs help. The tone is humorous and warm, making it an excellent bridge for early readers moving into chapter books. It provides a comforting reflection of family life that validates both the frustration and the deep bond inherent in sibling relationships.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and grounded in realistic, low-stakes domestic life. It touches on outgrowing childhood habits (pacifiers) in a way that is realistic and non-judgmental.
Ideal Reader
An elementary schooler who feels 'sandwiched' by a sibling's expectations or a child who is currently navigating the pride and occasional sadness of leaving toddlerhood behind.
