What it Means to Be a Big Sister

As a young girl ponders her new role as big sister to a younger sibling, she tells her sister just how she plans to do her best. Although she’s a first-time big sister, she knows exactly what she’ll do:

• Hug her

• Eat breakfast with her

• Play outside with her, even when it rains

• Brush her hair

• Share her favorite teddy bear

• Play with dolls

• Teach her to draw on paper … not walls!

• Dress up

• Help teach her ABCs

• Pretend

• Battle insects and bees

• Turn on her night light

• Comfort her when she’s sad

• Read books to her

• Play in the snow

“I’ll be the best friend you’ve ever seen.”

This rhyming story is accompanied by the expressive illustrations of Apple Vert, who depicts the sisters lovingly engaged in all manner of activities. In this way, the two girls convey a deep sense of love and family.

What it Means to Be a Big Brother

An older brother ponders what it will be like to have a little brother and tells him just how he’ll be the best big brother ever. Although he’s a first-time big brother, he’s sure being a good one will never be boring:

• They’ll cuddle and wish each other good night

• Share snacks and carry little brother on his back

• Teach him how to crawl

• Help him learn to stand

• Chase each other and giggle

• Ride bicycles and tricycles together

• Play hide & seek, baseball, and go fishing

• Get into trouble together

• Promise to be his best friend

• Love him forever

“It means I love you like no other”

This rhyming story is accompanied by the expressive illustrations of Apple Vert, who illustrated the companion volume, What It Means to Be a Big Sister. The brothers are happily depicted engaged in all sorts of activities, demonstrating their unique love for one another.