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Picture books tagged with: sibling rivalry

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Ever So Ever So

Ever So Ever SoThis book may help to explore disgruntled feelings between an older sister and a new baby arriving home. It is hard to accept the adoration and attention mum and dad are giving to new baby sister Susan.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: anger, brother, father, jealousy, mother, sibling rivalry

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Tinysaurus

TinysaurusThis picture book may help a child who is feeling fed up about being the youngest and not being able to do some of the things an older sister or brother gets to do.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Courage, Wanting to be Grown Up
Tags: brother, co-operation, emotions, sibling rivalry, sister

Arabella and the Magic Pencil

Arabella and the Magic PencilAcknowledges that a new baby in the house can mean big changes, but these changes can be positive ones (although a period of adjustment is needed)

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Curiosity & Creativity, New Baby
Tags: anger, brother, change, jealousy, sibling rivalry, transition

I Don’t Want to be Small

I Don't Want To Be SmallA picture book about learning to love what you have and who you are, it will inevitably chime with any child who can't wait to be grown up.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Confidence & Self-esteem, Wanting to be Grown Up
Tags: appearance, confidence, diversity, friends, gratitude, growing up, jealousy, sibling rivalry

Titch

TitchSiblings relationships, particularly the youngest child

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Wanting to be Grown Up
Tags: sibling rivalry

It’s Not Fair!

It's Not Fair!Children with a baby brother or sister may identify with this story, which acknowledges the advantages and disadvantages of being the older sibling.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Gratitude, New Baby, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: brother, emotions, jealousy, sibling rivalry, sister

Our Stripy Baby

Our Stripy BabyEncourages children to accept the fact that everyone is different. This book may help a child who is struggling to come to terms with having a sibling with special needs.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Disabilities, New Baby
Tags: behaviour, brother, diversity, sibling rivalry, sister

Wilbie’s Gift

Wilbie's GiftAcknowledging some common uncertainties a child may have associated with a new baby in the house.

Categories: Gratitude, Kindness, New Baby, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: brother, poverty, sibling rivalry, sister

Martha in the Middle

Martha in the MiddleMay help children who feel ignored or not special because they are the middle child.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: sibling rivalry

Happy Hector

Happy HectorHelping children deal with sibling rivalry and sharing parental affections.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Sadness
Tags: co-operation, friends, sharing, sibling rivalry

Not Me!

For Everyone To ShareThis book presents a slightly different view of an older sibling's attitude to his younger brother. A lovely book for demonstrating the special relationship that can exist between two brothers.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, sibling rivalry

Naughty Toes

Naughty ToesFor any child who doesn't quite fit in

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Confidence & Self-esteem, Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: sibling rivalry, sister

I Don’t Like Gloria

I Don't Like GloriaJealousy and rivalry amongst siblings and young children

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Owning a Pet
Tags: cat, dog, jealousy, sibling rivalry

There’s an Ouch in my Pouch!

There's an Ouch in my Pouch!Gently explains to an older sibling that they are not 'being replaced' by a new baby, and their parents will love them just as much.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: jealousy, sibling rivalry, sister

Do You Still Love Me?

Do You Still Love Me?This could help a child overcome feelings of jealousy and learn to become friends with someone they may have seen as a rival. It could also help a child cope with their feelings when a new baby comes into the family.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: cat, dog, friends, jealousy, sibling rivalry

That’s Mine

That's MineNew Baby/Sibling Rivalry/Parent's Attention

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, New Baby
Tags: jealousy, sharing, sibling rivalry, sister

My Little Brother

My Little BrotherPromoting tolerance between siblings.

Categories: Gratitude, New Baby, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: brother, sibling rivalry

Share!

Share!This book may help to explore disgruntled feelings between an older and a younger baby sibling who at about 6 months is starting to want to play with their toys and things. It is hard to share everything and resentment can build up inside.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, New Baby
Tags: brother, co-operation, sharing, sibling rivalry, sister

I Feel Jealous (Your Emotions)

I Feel Jealous (Your Emotions)Helping a child come to terms with feelings of jealousy, including sibling rivalry.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Gratitude
Tags: emotions, friends, jealousy, sibling rivalry

Henry Helps with the Baby

Henry Helps with the Baby

Categories: New Baby, Tidiness & Helping Out
Tags: co-operation, sibling rivalry, sister

Just Like You Did

Just Like You DidAcknowledging feelings of anxiety or jealousy that can sometimes come up when a new baby arrives. Reassuring children that despite the fact life has changed, they are still special and loved by their parents.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: anger, brother, emotions, growing up, jealousy, sibling rivalry

You’re All My Favourite

You're All My FavouriteReassuring a child their parents love them and their siblings equally.

Categories: New Baby
Tags: brother, emotions, jealousy, sharing, sibling rivalry, sister

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