How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister
By Sally Lloyd-Jones
The Story
A know-it-all big sister explains exactly what babies are like — they eat books instead of reading them, scream with a special plug in their mouth, and don't even know if they're a boy or a girl.
Why It's Special
For the older sibling who's suddenly the expert in the house, this book hands them the microphone and lets them tell the world exactly what babies are really like.
- Big idea: Being the big one means you finally know things — and telling someone else's story is its own kind of power.
- Vibes: Bossy, funny, and completely confident, with a big-sister voice that never once doubts itself.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy bossy, funny narrators
- are working on adjusting to a new sibling
- like to explain things to grown-ups
- respond well to seeing themselves as the expert
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & character: What are some of the things the big sister says babies don't know how to do?
- Imagination: What would you tell a baby about how the world works, if you were the big sister or brother?
- Real-life connection: Do you remember being a baby? What do you think it was like?
- Feelings & empathy: Why do you think the big sister is so proud of being bigger and smarter now?
- Family connection: What's something you like to teach a younger brother, sister, or cousin?
