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llbel123's review against another edition
5.0
I read my 3.5yo daughter lots of books to prepare her for her baby sister’s arrival, this one was the best and covered all the points I wanted to get across. We have continued to read after the baby was born to reinforce the messages. I recommend to all big-sisters and big-sisters-to-be!
chanizzle's review against another edition
4.0
My little girl really loved this book. This one was perfect for her level of understanding. It touches on how a new baby is in the house, and how a big sister can help the baby, and sing to the baby and hold the baby. It also talks about how a big sister can do many wonderful things that a baby can't do.
I liked this book better than any other new-baby book I've read so far - as it was just what I was looking for: a book to let my daughter know that while a new baby might mean some changes, she is still special and can do so many fun things that the baby won't be able too, and that she can be a helpful big sister.
I liked this book better than any other new-baby book I've read so far - as it was just what I was looking for: a book to let my daughter know that while a new baby might mean some changes, she is still special and can do so many fun things that the baby won't be able too, and that she can be a helpful big sister.
upstatelibrarygal's review against another edition
4.0
Very direct way of explaining the differences between what a big sister can do and what babies can do. Also reinforces the love among family members despite the changes in the household.
laura_mcloughlin's review against another edition
3.0
Very nice way to introduce an older sibling to the idea of a new baby. Liked that it focuses on how much the older child will be able to help instead of assuming that she will be jealous of the baby. May end up actually purchasing this one for Kathryn.
emdoux's review against another edition
3.0
Yes, this was the first book that I read in September of 2013. How exciting, right? RIGHT. I read it to my kitten, Jonathanne, before adopting a second kitten, so that Jonathanne would know I still loved her even though there was going to be a new baby in our house.
Yes. I'm that kind of crazy. It's okay.
You can run away now.
Yes. I'm that kind of crazy. It's okay.
You can run away now.
jembrickner's review against another edition
2.0
This is a sweet book, but it doesn't address many of the changes that will take place. I thought it fell a little short.
laivey's review against another edition
4.0
I love Joanna Cole and this book was a big hit with my tutee! Students love feeling any sense of ownership and grown up responsibilities. This books gives credit and speaks to how big of a “job” it is being a big sister. She helps feed and watch her brother, which makes her parents happy. Her parents also make sure that she knows she is special and valued as a child as well. They give her tasks to help out so that she does not feel left out or less important than her little brother.
As far as craft, specificity is used well by Cole to represent the girl speaking first hand, or from the “I”. She is able to communicate through a child’s eyes and really be relatable to children. This craft is difficult because the storyline must be stuck to and you must know the character you are embodying. I think Cole used specificity in order for children who are reading I’m A Big Sister to really know what that role feels like or to find similarities to the main character if they are already in that role as an older sibling.
I would definitely use this in a classroom setting at the beginning of the year as a morning meeting or get to know you activity so that I can learn more about students’ families and show them I am interested and care for them. This will create a learning community that I want as well as a responsive classroom.
As far as craft, specificity is used well by Cole to represent the girl speaking first hand, or from the “I”. She is able to communicate through a child’s eyes and really be relatable to children. This craft is difficult because the storyline must be stuck to and you must know the character you are embodying. I think Cole used specificity in order for children who are reading I’m A Big Sister to really know what that role feels like or to find similarities to the main character if they are already in that role as an older sibling.
I would definitely use this in a classroom setting at the beginning of the year as a morning meeting or get to know you activity so that I can learn more about students’ families and show them I am interested and care for them. This will create a learning community that I want as well as a responsive classroom.
lorheim99's review against another edition
3.0
I think I read this book when I was 3 or 4 when my little brother came along XD
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