About This Book
Reach for this book when your older child expresses frustration that a new baby is boring, useless, or can't actually do anything fun yet. It is specifically designed for that difficult 'waiting period' after the initial excitement of a new sibling has faded and the reality of a non-responsive infant sets in. Jenny's initial disappointment reflects the very real and valid feelings of a preschooler who expected an immediate playmate. The story validates the child's perspective without judgment, showing that it is okay to feel unimpressed by a baby who just sleeps and cries. As Jenny's brother grows, the narrative shifts toward a hopeful and rewarding conclusion where the bond finally begins to form. It is a gentle, realistic tool for managing expectations and teaching the slow process of building a lifelong relationship.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and realistic. It deals with the minor 'grief' of losing one's status as an only child and the disappointment of unmet expectations. There are no major traumas, only the common emotional hurdles of early childhood.
