Guest post by Shannon of My Cute Little Monkeys. Thanks, Shannon!!!
As my kids grow I continuously struggle as to how I will help my other kids accept and talk about their sister with their school mates and friends. In talking with others, I was recommended to a book called Hi, My Name is Jack.
It's about a boy whose sister has a terminal ilness. It deals with the frequent appointments, hospital stays and even jealousy issues. While I am sure my three year old isn't quite ready for the issues in that book, I am still looking forward to checking it out myself and sharing it with my children as they get older.
Just Because is about how a little boy thinks his sister is perfect, and very similar to a princess. It really focuses on how wonderful his sister is, instead of what she can't do and it's written for a small child. Here is a review from Amazon:
'My big sister Clemmie is my best friend. She can't walk, talk, move around much, cook macaroni, pilot a plane, juggle or do algebra. I don't know why she doesn't do these things. Just because.' This heartwarming picture book tells of a brother's love for his sister. He is so enthusiastic about just how loving and special she is, and delights in telling us about all the fun things they do together. Only as his tale unfolds does the reader begin to realize that his sister has special needs...and by then we just accept as he does all the wonderful things about her. This amusing and often touching story encompasses the issue of disability in a charming celebration of sibling friendship to which all children can relate.
Do you have any books that are helpful for your family?
1 comment:
I've often wondered how I'm going to handle teaching my daughter's sis what is going on with her. I have a 16 year old stepdaughter, and am wondering what she's been telling her friends? I'm hoping she's not feeling regretful that she got her little sis.
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