I cannot even imagine as a mother, bringing home a baby and having my oldest son/daughter feel jealous and ashamed of the new sibling. I am sure it happens everyday, however, as a mother you would feel so guilty and inadequate – like you would not be able to successfully love and nurture both right away. That is exactly what this book is about. The little boy is so envous of his new sister, because he wanted a brother, she was getting all of the attention and I am sure he felt as though he didn’t even exist.
However, by the end of the book, the mom does a great job of explaining “she needs his help with the new baby.” At first the little boy couldn’t even imagine why, but then he was able to understand. I think this is a great book to have around the home if one is expecting another child. Also, the illustrations are very unique and beautiful. Not only does this cover a tough issue, it incorporates diversity and shows an abundant amount of family love!
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