With a child under two, it's hard to know how much she is really understanding about the whole process of expecting a baby and what's about to happen.
One great sign is how well our daughter is responding to this book. She just LOVES it, and devours it, making the sign for "more" each time we finish it and flipping it over for another reading. I mean, she loves books in general but this is a big response -- I swear she asked for five reads the other night.
For one thing, I think she really likes the pictures, which are full of details about being a toddler. She points out that the big sister is eating apples, like she does. The big sister takes pride in being a helper, like she does. A sippy cup is shown next to the baby's bottle -- those are the kind of things a young toddler can relate to. The mom is shown folding laundry, definitely something she can relate to!
The language is also simple and easy for her to understand. It uses repetition and key words that toddlers know & love like help, and diaper, and bottle, and toys and favorite foods. I like the little lessons, like how there is mention of the baby crying and what to do about it. And how being big is a lot of fun.
Another note about her age -- it's sweet & touching to watch her choose which character she relates to more, because she is in between the baby and the big sister in the book (who I'd put at 3 or 4). Sometimes on pages that show the whole family, I've asked her "which one are you?" and she points to the baby. Sometimes, the big sister. I tell her she's right either way, like, "You will always be my baby! And we're going to have a new baby too!" or "Yes, you are becoming such a big girl and you will be a Big Sister too!"
I feel like we can & will refer to this book once the baby is here, and it will help her adjust.
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ready for baby brother
I ordered this book for my 5 year old granddaughter, Taylyn. Her baby brother will be here any day and I have been getting things together to help her feel special when he is born.She really likes the book and the illustrations. She says the girl in the book is just like her. The girl in the book is not named and Taylyn says it is the story of her being a big sister. This book is for ages Preschool to grade 2 so it is perfect for Taylyn, who is pre K.I am planning to buy more books by this author, a former elementary school teacher.
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