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home >> kids' beat >> collections >> Big Brothers & Sisters click here for a word doc For anyone trying adjust to being the 'older' child. Although it can be quite a change, many of our young friends have found the fun in it! Also check out our NEW BABY books >> (click on the title to go to the catalog)
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Picture Books Jane Barclay Setting off first by train, then bus, then bicycle, a boy and his older sister finally arrive at the seashore, where they spend a glorious day in the surf and in the sand. JE BARCLAY
Anne Bowen Anna tells her little brother how to know that Christmas is coming, since he wasn't there last year. She talks about lights and trees and decorations and relatives visiting, and sugar cookies, of course. JE BOWEN (CHRISTMAS)
I Know What You Do When I Go to School A.E. Cannon A child imagines all of the great adventures that his mother and younger brother have while he is at school. JE CANNON
I am Too Absolutely Small for School Lauren Child Little sister Lola has decided that while her parents think she is "nearly almost big enough to go to school," she is "absolutely not BIG." Charlie, the big brother, puts forth numerous sound reasons for going to school that Lola counters with her own unique logic. JE CHILD
Sarah Dyer Clementine is Mungo's big sister, and she knows a lot of things. But when the lights go out, Clementine is not so confident. With the straightforward manner of all small children, Mungo comforts and reassures his big sister before they fall into a peaceful sleep. JE DYER
Michelle Edwards Alex calms his younger brother when they hear strange noises at bedtime, but is he brave enough to cross the cold floor of their dark room when a feet-grabbing, toe-eating, noise-making "something" might get him? JE EDWARDS
There’s a Dragon in My Sleeping Bag James Howe In any language, this wry tale of two brothers who amiably try to outdo each other by creating jumbo-size imaginary friends is "a great read-aloud" JE HOWE
Annie Rose is My Little Sister Shirley Hughes Alfie tells about the things that he and his toddler sibling like to do together, separately, and with their parents or friends. But most special is his sister's dependence on him to be her "big brother" forever. JE HUGHES
Jane Kurtz In the middle of the night the world can seem huge and frightening, especially when you've just moved far from home. On Abena and Kofi's first night in America, it is late and it is dark and they are up worrying. JE KURTZ
Steven Layne A black-and-white bunny tells it like it is: "Babies aren't much fun." Every time he turns around, Baby has taken over his space. Then one night, he's the only one to respond to his sibling's crying. He plays all the favorite games with Baby until the little one finally falls asleep. JE LAYNE
Patricia MacLachlin A child comes to terms with the fact that she and her family are leaving the prairie. . . . As she talks herself into acceptance, her Mama helps her let go, commenting that the baby will need someone to tell him where he came from. JE MACLACHLIN
Christine MacLean Although he reminds his mother that everybody makes mistakes, and provides a lot of examples, young Jack is still in hot water for making three big mistakes while playing with his younger sister on their uncle's wedding day. JE MACLEAN
David McPhail Big Brother complains about doing the chores and about his little brother's messing with my stuff. But he also talks about times when the boys have fun together, and help one another. JE MCPHAIL
David McPhail Although two sisters are different in many ways, they are alike too--most importantly, in their love for each other. JE MCPHAIL
My Brother is From Outer Space (the Book of Proof) Vivian Ostrow Alex compares his younger brother William with himself and concludes that because William is so different, he must have come from outer space to join this otherwise perfect family. JE OSTROW
Erica Silverman A boy guides his younger brother through a game of follow the leader--until the little one insists on reversing roles. JE SILVERMAN
Shannon Stewart Jessica's love of the beach just down the road from her new home helps her and her younger brother to overcome their fears. JE STEWART
Dear Baby: Letters from Your Big Brother Sarah Sullivan A young boy records the ups and downs of life as a new big brother in a scrapbook of funny, earnest letters and other touching memorabilia related to his baby sister. JE SULLIVAN
Martin Waddell The fun of exploring and playing with a willing older sibling is wonderfully conveyed in this tale of two barn mice in the fields. JE WADDELL
Max & Ruby’s First Greek Myth: Pandora’s Box Rosemary Wells When Max snoops in his sister's jewelry box, she reads her own version of the classic Greek myth about how Pandora's curiosity sets loose all the horrors of the world. JE WELLS
Brigitte Weninger In his newest adventure, Davy is too little to go hiking with big brother Dan and too big to play "hop-on-pop." But he's just right for babysitting. One day, Davy has had enough and storms out. This sweet story captures middle-child blues with humor and insight. JE WENINGER
Martha Weston Tuck doesn't want his younger sister, Bunny, to mess up the haunted house he's building in their garage, but he doesn't realize that her help could lead to a really good scare. JE WESTON (HALLOWEEN)
Tim Wynne-Jones Having dreamed of sailing to Bongadongo since the day his younger brother was adopted, a boy finally has his means of escape but cannot make use of it without his brother's help. JE WYNNE-JONES
Ed Young This charming personal story by a Caldecott Medalist is the tale of a little girl who learns what being a big sister is all about and the real meaning of family. JE YOUNG
Harriet Ziefert A young girl describes how she shares with her younger brother--most of the time. JE ZIEFERT
Andrea Zimmerman A young boy imagines the work he will do and the safety gear he will wear when he becomes a fireman some day, as his younger brother first watches then joins him on the job. JE ZIMMERMAN ^^ back to the top ^^ Early Readers Marc Tolon Brown Arthur doesn't believe that his little sister can really read, so he challenges her to prove it. JE-R BROWN
Lulu Delacre Rosi’s brother finds magic everywhere! Rafi can sort sand with his magic fingers. He can shoot the stars from the sky. He can even find the smallest tree in the forest -- growing down, not up. JE-R DELACRE
Anna Hines Sam's older brother Mike keeps fooling him, but Sam thinks of a way to turn the tables. JE-R HINES
Easy as Apple Pie: A Harry and Emily Adventure Karen Gray Ruelle Emily says "Yuck" whenever apples are mentioned, but when she and her older brother, Harry, sleep over at their grandparents' house, they all pick apples and make them into delicious pies. JE-R RUELLE
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