SuitabookAdjusting to a new sibling
The older brother resents the practical disruption of baby Harry, then encounters the possibility that being a big brother can involve adventure and friendship.
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Robie H. Harris - Author
A lively family story about an older child adjusting to a new baby. Frustration is expressed vividly, while the relationship is presented as capable of changing towards adventure and friendship.
Nobody told this older brother that having a new little brother would mean big changes, and he's FED UP! It's time to mail Harry to the moon so life can go back to the way it was before Harry: No more spit-up! No more grabbing! No more wailing in the night! But along the way, baby Harry might just help our hero see that being a big brother means more than just a big nuisance-it means adventure and friendship, too.Known for their keen grasp of the ups and downs of childhood, bestselling author-illustrator team Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley offer kids and parents a lively look at the lighter side of getting along with the baby in the house.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA lively family story about an older child adjusting to a new baby. Frustration is expressed vividly, while the relationship is presented as capable of changing towards adventure and friendship.
The older brother resents the practical disruption of baby Harry, then encounters the possibility that being a big brother can involve adventure and friendship.
The older child talks about sending Harry to the moon; one account says he believes this has really happened and responds by trying to rescue and protect Harry.
The moon image may need a little context if a child takes it literally: distinguish an angry or imaginative idea from what adults actually do, then invite the child’s own thoughts about the baby’s arrival.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: some draft conclusions still depend on unresolved evidence.
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