Finally his young mistress sensing his depression makes a special effort to include and create special time with him. He's luck to have a big sister like me. His parents involve him every step of the way from telling grandparents to the joy of meeting her at the hospital. The book ends with a helpful note to parents who are transitioning into a larger family. Sibling Stories One of the biggest issues in the life of a young child comes when a sibling arrives.
Different children react in different ways, but there seems always to be some effect.
New sibling arrival is one of the most well-covered controversies in children's books which only goes to prove how important it is in a child's life. The problems raised and solutions offered are as varied as the books. Sibling books are a great way to introduce and talk about potential issues or to help a child who is already experiencing the transition to find comfort in the fact that a picture book character has similar feelings and may even have found a satisfactory resolution. The subject is quite difficult to explain to a very young child. Perhaps one of the best ways to explain the impending arrival is with Janet and Alan Allsburg's The Baby Catalogue.