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Big Little Brother
Being an older brother has its benefits, of that there’s little doubt. But how would you feel if your little brother grew to be bigger than you? And what if he insisted on touching all your things and following you everywhere you went? It’s enough to frustrate the most even-keeled of kids.
The narrator of Big Little Brother wants nothing more than to escape his brother’s st...more
The narrator of Big Little Brother wants nothing more than to escape his brother’s st...more
Hardcover, 48 pages
Published
November 1st 2011
by Borealis Books
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There are sweet, lovely, calming picture books...and then there are odd, quirky, bizarre ones. This one is definitely quirky, but also strangely sweet at the end. The pictures convey a lot of the humor here (speaking of quirky, it's the same illustrator, Chris Monroe, as the Monkey with a Tool Belt books), but the text also cracked me up.
The narrator is a small but articulate kid who's been outsized by his toddler brother. People are constantly assuming that the toddler is the older brother, bu...more
The narrator is a small but articulate kid who's been outsized by his toddler brother. People are constantly assuming that the toddler is the older brother, bu...more
A RIOT of a sibling rivalry book! Little Brother used to be an itty-bitty crybaby. Now he's bigger than Big Brother, but still does baby things, like toddle about in a diaper and tote the same doughnut around all day! Not to mention all the toy-touching. Pretty annoying. But when a bully steals big brother's plastic turkey at playschool, little brother comes to the rescue! His bigness scares the mean boy into skedaddling! By the end of the book Big and Little have come to an arrangement. They te...more
This book is great to read to a child who is expecting to have a little sibling. It shows the growth spurt of his little brother and how he grew bigger than he was. I liked that fact that the book has a little sense of humor especially when the bother turned off and on the light and also how he went to the Old Woman in the Shoe. At the end of the story he changed his mind about having his little brother around and it definitely benefited him at the end.
The two best parts about this book:
How the little brother always holds a donut all day long. So gross and yet so true to little babies. Just carrying things around for hours with a death grip.
The little monster finger puppet drawn on the ground amidst all the other toys. Those things are everywhere. I had them growing up, my kids have them now, they're in picture books! They're awesome.
How the little brother always holds a donut all day long. So gross and yet so true to little babies. Just carrying things around for hours with a death grip.
The little monster finger puppet drawn on the ground amidst all the other toys. Those things are everywhere. I had them growing up, my kids have them now, they're in picture books! They're awesome.
Life can be difficult when your younger brother is bigger than you are. But there are other, protective, benefits. This is an engaging, sweet story of two brothers—and how “big” brother deals with his bigger “little” brother. Kevin Kling is one of my favorite storytellers and this picture book is wonderful. It will appeal to “big” people (grownups) as well as children.
Ha ha! I enjoyed the laughs from this book. I definitely know what it is to have a big little brother. And I wouldn't mind pulling him in to help me. I just think the fact that he's 2 is hilarious. Loved this. Not sure how well preschool kids would pick up. But a defintie choice for school-age and a lap-read or read-alone.
This book is awesome! Definitely in my top five favorite children's books. Everyone will love it, but those who have a family where the younger siblings are close in size or bigger than an older sibling will just laugh out loud! And it was so tender it made me tear up too. It's a winner! :)
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I love this book. I have a 4 year old grandson who has a two year old brother who is almost as big as he is so this book hit home. I like the positive message that kids support each other and siblings can be great friends.
Both my boys--the older (3 1/2) and the younger brother (1 1/2)--loved this book. I didn't love it as much, though it did make me laugh. My favorite line was, "With his largeness and his fist full of donuts."
Sometimes baby brothers are a bit of a disappointment. Such high expectations those older siblings often have only for the new addition to the family fall short. Or in this "little" brothers case, not so short.
I say this is a great children's book. I recommend it for your children. Below you'll find a link to find your own copy.
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Cute story about a big little brother and a smaller older brother.
I especially loved the older brother's voice and Chris Monroe's illustrations. They were oddly reminiscent of Richard Scarry.
I especially loved the older brother's voice and Chris Monroe's illustrations. They were oddly reminiscent of Richard Scarry.
Minnesotan Kevin Kling is everywhere! And now he's a children's book author! I loved the artwork - how wonderful to see a young character in glasses! A loving tribute to brothers!
A story about a boy who has a little brother who is bigger than he is. Great book for siblings who are dealing with this to see how the big brother deals with it.
Very odd. Some pages I had to read aloud to coworkers, they were too hilarious. Good moments, but as a whole, the quirkiness did not make a story.
Nov 10, 2011
Clay
marked it as to-read
Awesome book for big brothers with very big little brothers. LOVE it!
It was kind of weird. Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner randomly?
This is a lot like Will and Ethan's relationship. So cute.
Love it - the donut holding is my favorite.
Really quirky and bizzare and I loved it.
great for siblings-themed story time
Rather weird, but oddly appealing.
This is my new favorite children's book!
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