How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister (How To Series) by Sally Lloyd-Jones
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Book Reviews of How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister (How To Series)
Book Review: For parents with a sense of humor
Summary: 5 Stars
This might be best for a big sister age 4 or older. In any case, if you don't have a sense of humor, don't buy the book! There are plenty of older sibling books out there that are just about how wonderful it is to have a new baby in the family. But most of them are not realistic and can cause feelings of guilt in the older child if she doesn't completely adore the new arrival right away.
If you read the ENTIRE book, it's clear that it addresses the mixed emotions that practically every older sibling has when a new baby arrives. And the whole point is that it's OK to have these mixed feelings, but in the end, it's often fun to have a little brother or sister -- the older sibling has a lot to teach the younger one and can look forward to having a live-in playmate as the baby grows up. My older child loves this book and realizes that it's supposed to be funny.
Book Review: A MUST for precocious big sisters
Summary: 5 Stars
My mom bought this for my 3.5 year old -- who is the proud older sister of our new baby -- and it was an unqualified hit! This is our new favorite book to read and it never fails to inspire fits of giggles. The author has done a marvelous job of capturing the combination of love, bemusement and pity the older sister feels for her baby sibling. (And it has just the right amount of poop and pee references for four years olds who can't get enough of that sort of thing.) For any older sisters who are in danger of regressing, this book reminds them that it is far better to be the big sister than the baby. I plan to give this book as a gift many times over.Book Review: Hilarious!
Summary: 5 Stars
Some of the lines had me laughing so hard! Perfect balance of showing annoyance and love toward a younger sibling...which is such a reality for older siblings. Sometimes, they just get annoyed with the baby, but that never means the overwhelming love (that they can't even grasp yet WHY they have it) goes away.
A definite plus (and thankfully not the focus, since that's not the point of the book) was how MANY things the older sister recognizes she can do that the baby can't (thereby instilling confidence in their role as an older sibling, vs. the tendency to act like the younger one to compete for attention).
Book Review: Big Sisters Love This Book
Summary: 5 Stars
My oldest daughter loved this book, but she was disappointed that her younger sister wasn't really a baby anymore when we read it. The big sister points out all the things that babies can't do (e.g., eat good food instead of yucky baby food) . . . but also the wonderful things about being a baby. e.g., no one tells you to stop being a baby because you ARE a baby. The book never gets mean-spirited, but it is very frank. This book would be an ideal gift for any big sisters in families that are expecting new babies.Book Review: Perfect for a slightly apprehensive 5 year old sister to be
Summary: 5 Stars
I am 8 months pregnant and the mother of a five year old who isn't quite sure she wants to share the spotlight. This book is perfect. I bought it a week ago, and already it has been read about six times. It is written for girls her age, which surprised me as the children will almost be six years apart and many people have their kids closer together. It allows her to see the positive parts of being older, the funny parts about being a baby, and at the end, the loving parts of being a big sister. We love it!