Pet Wash

Reach for this book when your child is feeling the 'big sibling blues' or struggling to find their place in a house dominated by a new baby's needs. This whimsical story follows Wally and Gene as they run a bustling pet wash, scrubbing everything from kangaroos to tiny ants with industrious pride. While they are experts at handling the wild and the messy, they draw a firm, funny line when it comes to washing a baby brother. By framing the new sibling as 'out of scope' for their big-kid business, the story helps children assert their own boundaries and identity. It uses humor and rhyme to validate a child's desire for autonomy while gently reinforcing that a baby is a family member, not a project or a pet. It is an ideal choice for preschoolers who need a laugh and a sense of mastery over their changing world.