Books Like I Wish My Brother Was a Dog
Families who loved I Wish My Brother Was a Dog by Carol Diggory Shields often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved I Wish My Brother Was a Dog by Carol Diggory Shields often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your older child is expressing frustration, jealousy, or the feeling that a new baby has taken over the household. It is a perfect choice for the child who is currently 'anti-baby' and needs to know that their grumpy feelings are a normal part of adjusting to a growing family. Through humorous rhyming verse, a young boy imagines how much better life would be if his baby brother were a dog. A dog would fetch, play, and live in a kennel, unlike this noisy baby who gets all the attention and can't even play catch. By leaning into the absurdity of the comparison, the book provides a safe, funny outlet for big sibling resentment without being preachy or overly sentimental. It validates a child's internal struggle while gently reminding them of the unique bond they share with their human sibling.
