My Big Brother, Boris

Reach for this book when your younger child is feeling sidelined or confused by an older sibling's sudden transition into the moody, independent teenage years. It provides a gentle, humorous entry point for discussing why big brothers or sisters might stop wanting to play and start wanting more space, privacy, and loud music. Through the eyes of Little Croc, children see that while Boris has changed his habits and his temper, he hasn't changed his heart. The story normalizes the growing pains of a changing family dynamic while offering reassurance that the sibling bond is resilient. It is a perfect choice for preschool and early elementary children who are mourning the loss of a former playmate and need to see that 'grumpy' doesn't mean 'unloving.'