About This Book
Reach for this book when your older child is navigating the shift from being an only child to a 'big helper' for a new baby. It is a perfect choice for families looking to transform the potentially stressful evening routine into a bonding opportunity through play. The story follows an older sister as she lovingly prepares a bath for her baby brother, Baby Bundt, using imagination and kindness to ensure he is happy. This gentle board book emphasizes themes of sibling responsibility, empathy, and joy. It is developmentally appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers who are learning how to safely interact with a smaller sibling. Parents will appreciate how it models positive caregiving behaviors and celebrates the unique role of an older sibling as a nurturer and playmate.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This is a secular, realistic, and highly safe domestic story. There are no sensitive topics or conflicts. The resolution is joyful and reinforces domestic stability.
Ideal Reader
A toddler (ages 2-3) who has recently welcomed a new sibling and is looking for ways to belong in the new family dynamic. It is for the child who wants to 'help' but needs concrete, safe examples of what helping looks like.
