Big Sister Blues #5 (English Roses, The)
Madonna
- Reading
- Read together if you want to pause on Amy’s feelings about becoming a big sister. You could stop after her hospital visit and talk about what has changed for her; the rest of the ending is unclear.
- Themes
- Becoming a big sister: Amy fears the arrival of her baby sister, then feels eager to be a big sister after holding the baby. The plot gives Amy a clear shift in feeling, but does not establish a broader judgement about sibling rivalry or how adjustment unfolds.
- Worth knowing
- The story includes a cancelled family trip because of pregnancy, a hospital visit, and a younger boy’s tantrums. These moments may be worth noting if family change or disruptive behaviour is a live concern.