Big Sister Now: A Story about Me and Our New Baby - Softcover

Sheldon, Annette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159147244X ISBN 13: 9781591472445

Publisher: Magination Pr, 2005

Synopsis

A little girl named Kate gets used to sharing her parents with her baby brother Daniel and realizes there are some benefits to being a big sister now, in a title that includes a note to parents. Simultaneous.

About this title

About the Author:

To recognize Karen Maizel on the street, first look down at her feet for Converse tennis shoes. Next, determine what she's carrying; she alternates between her very first granddaughter, Sofia, and her portfolio. Finally, look for a dreamy expression around the eyes, as she envisions herself driving the Wienermobile across the country. Karen lives in Lakewood, Ohio, with her family.

From Booklist:

PreS. Among the flood of titles about older siblings and new babies, this book, published under the auspices of the American Psychological Association, stands out for its appealing illustrations and direct story, which wraps a clear, comforting message. With minimal words, Sheldon zeroes in on an older child's feelings of displacement: "Always before, when Mommy and Daddy said, 'the baby,' they meant me . . . Now . . . they mean Daniel." Maizel's pencil-and-watercolor pictures show Kate, a preschooler whose confusion and resentment gradually transform. She learns to be patient during Daniel's crying jags and feedings, and she begins to relish the things older kids can do, such as baking with Grandma. Children will recognize the warmth and clutter in the cozy domestic scenes, and feel comforted as Kate's parents reassure, love, and gently guide her toward acceptance. An appended section offers parents solid ideas for helping a child adjust to a new baby. Though cataloged as nonfiction, the book will fit perfectly among fiction titles on the subject. Gillian Engberg
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About this edition

• Publisher: Magination Pr
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 159147244X
• ISBN 13: 9781591472445
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Maizel Karen