About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is oscillating between excitement and frustration regarding a new baby in the house. It is the perfect choice for a toddler or preschooler who needs to know that their complex, sometimes negative, feelings are normal and safe to express. John Burningham uses simple text and expressive illustrations to show a little boy's daily life with a baby who is not always a fun playmate. The story validates the reality that babies can be boring, loud, or messy, while gently moving toward a place of acceptance. Parents will appreciate the lack of sugarcoating, as it provides a natural opening to discuss the ups and downs of sibling life without pressure to be the perfect big brother or sister.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and realistic. It addresses the 'taboo' thought of wanting to get rid of a sibling. The approach is direct but filtered through a child's logic, resolving in a realistic, low-pressure way.
