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frankisib's review against another edition
5.0
A great fun book about siblings--love the combo of Louise Borden and Emma Dodd. Two of my faves. A fun read aloud for young children and a great mentor text for writing notebooks for older kids.
sirah's review against another edition
4.0
Nicolas loves his big brother and can't wait until he can do all the cool things James can do. James is an awesome big brother who tells him secrets, reassures him when he's scared and reminds him that growing up can be a big responsibility. Nick can't wait until he gets to be a big brother too!
This book was really sweet, but it didn't really have a conflict. It's a cozy read, but not really reflective of most big brother relationships I've seen, at least not all the time. Still, it would be a fun one to pick up when you're ready to announce a new baby to your young son.
This book was really sweet, but it didn't really have a conflict. It's a cozy read, but not really reflective of most big brother relationships I've seen, at least not all the time. Still, it would be a fun one to pick up when you're ready to announce a new baby to your young son.
tashrow's review
4.0
Nicholas adores his older brother, James. He follows him everywhere and happily James includes him too. James can write his own name (as well as Nicholas’), he goes to school, but most importantly, James doesn’t have to take naps! James can use the phone all by himself, he helps Nicholas cross the road, and can read books too. James shows Nicholas how to be a great big brother, how to share, and how to do things together. That includes working together to help pick out a name for their new baby sister. Which makes Nicholas a big brother too!
Borden writes with a gentleness combined with enthusiasm. This is a book that captures a very special relationship and shows new siblings a book where everyone is excited by the new baby coming. James may be a bit too ideal of an older sibling, since there is no negativity shown in this book at all. But those parents looking for a book that shows siblings sharing and in a loving relationship will find a lot to praise here.
Dodd’s digital illustrations are bright colored and show the brothers relationships vividly. The large expanses of colors are only outshone by the boys themselves with their bright cheeks and activity.
A very positive look at siblings and new babies, this book definitely is a great pick for new big brothers and sisters. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Borden writes with a gentleness combined with enthusiasm. This is a book that captures a very special relationship and shows new siblings a book where everyone is excited by the new baby coming. James may be a bit too ideal of an older sibling, since there is no negativity shown in this book at all. But those parents looking for a book that shows siblings sharing and in a loving relationship will find a lot to praise here.
Dodd’s digital illustrations are bright colored and show the brothers relationships vividly. The large expanses of colors are only outshone by the boys themselves with their bright cheeks and activity.
A very positive look at siblings and new babies, this book definitely is a great pick for new big brothers and sisters. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
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