I'M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER! - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0976719878 ISBN 13: 9780976719878

Publisher: INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP, 2007

Synopsis

These colorful tales are designed to help prepare older siblings for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister. By providingdiscussion prompts, these books help give parents the language needed to speak to their older children in a way that is supportive, complimentary, and caring. Through a variety of descriptions from which toys are safe for babies and which are dangerous, to the importance of hand washing and picking up the baby only when a grown up is there to help Sam and Amanda learn what it means to be a big brother or sister. A discussion about the real-life issue of parents' temporary absence while at thehospital prepares youngsters for what might otherwise be a confusing and frightening time. The books' handy tip sheets succinctly detailhints for supporting the older child and is accompanied by a download link for an MP3, containing upbeat and catchy tunes that emphasize the special bond between brothers and sisters."

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Review:

"An excellent tool for both parent and child for dealing with one of the most challenging developmental stages, another sibling." Don Elium, author, "Raising a Son"; "Raising a Daughter";"Raising a Teenager"; and "Raising a Family""

"As a hospital perinatal and health educator, issues about siblings often come up in the course of classes I teach. I'm so relieved to finally have such a wonderful book to recommend to them." Georgia Montgomery, CD, CCE, LE BLS, www.marinbirthingandparenting.com"

"The quality of the book is terrific, very well done. The book is very clear and thorough in its explanation." "Parental Wisdom""

Synopsis:

Intended for ages 4-5, this package consists of a book. These colorful tales are designed to help prepare older siblings for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister. By providing discussion prompts, these books help give parents the language needed to speak to their older children in a way that is supportive, complimentary, and caring. Through a variety of descriptions - from which toys are safe for babies and which are dangerous, to the importance of hand washing and picking up the baby only when a grown up is there to help - Sam and Amanda learn what it means to be a big brother or sister. A discussion about the real-life issue of parents' temporary absence while at the hospital prepares youngsters for what might otherwise be a confusing and frightening time. The books' handy tip sheets succinctly detail hints for supporting the older child.

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About this edition

• Publisher: INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0976719878
• ISBN 13: 9780976719878
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1