The Big Sister

Billie B Brown #9

by Sally Rippin

Billie can't wait for the new baby to arrive. She's even going to give it her favourite teddy! But what will happen when her parents go to hospital without her - and Billie's teddy goes missing?

Genres: Chapter Books, Childrens, Fiction

47 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2011

About the author

Sally Rippin was born in Darwin, but grew up mainly in South-East Asia. As a young adult she lived in China for three years, studying traditional Chinese painting. Sally has over seventy books published, many of them award-winning, including two novels for young adults. Her most recent work includes the highly acclaimed children’s novel Angel Creek and the popular Billie B Brown books, which became the highest selling series for 6-8 year olds in Australia within the first year of their release. Sally is Australia’s highest selling female author and her Billie B Brown books have sold more than 4.5 million copies in 14 languages.
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Sally is a popular presenter in schools and at literary festivals both in Australia and overseas and has a regular program on 3RRR interviewing children’s authors and industry professionals. She is a passionate ambassador for the 100 Story Building creative writing centre for marginalized youth and has mentored many emerging writers and illustrators. Recently, she and her partner co-founded Story Peddlers, a hand-made performance tent that packs away into a custom-built bike, with the aim of bringing back the art of the roving storyteller.

Reviews

[Judy Wollin]

Billie’s mum is having a baby today. Billie is excited and loves the tiny clothes for baby. Billie is frightened when Mum and Dad head to the hospital and she must stay with her friends next door. She wishes she could go to the hospital. Billie is worried, Mum can’t come home yet. Billie is angry.

I enjoyed this thoughtful book that addresses the mixed emotions an older child might experience when a new sibling is born.

Recommended for 5+ to read. Suitable to be read to younger children and the themes explained.

[Niamh]

my favourite Billie b brown book
i remember sobbing when the bear was left out in the rain it was heartbreaking

[Elena Peyton]

It was fun.So Billie B Brown’s mom
Had a baby.Billie’s mom needed to
Stay in the hospital.Billie just wants
Her mom!

[Megan]

I gave it 5 stars because it was soo amazing and if I could I would give it 6 stars. I loved it because she was so excited to have a baby brother and her wish came true--it wasn't a girl, it was a boy! And she was the one that picked the name of the baby. The name of the baby was Noah.

[Fernando Torres]

Billie's mom is having a baby and Billie can't wait! She's giving the baby her favorite teddy. Because The Big Sister doesn't need a teddy, right? One of a series full of down-to-earth, real-life, fun, and funny stories that children can enjoy and relate to.

[The Unschoolers]

Why is every single beginner reader chapter for young girls involve a character that stamps her foot a bunch? Argh. Ah well, Lil LOVED this one so here we are. O was unimpressed (obv, an 8yo boy is not the target audience).

[Pam]

Billie becomes a big sister. Readers see how she prepares for this including having doubts when her mom goes into labor. Told at a level young to mid elementary level will understand. Terrific story for families expecting a younger child.

[Renee]

I had low expectations-- but my kids loved this book and it opened up a good conversation about what will happen when our baby comes -- and how they feel about it!

[Bell]

Really cute book. Would be handy for the transition from last born to older sibling.

[Amelia Mason]

This book is my favorite and it is so much fun and it is Funny to and I love that and it has baby.

[Ella Rose]

It’s great

[Evangeline Pearson]

Yes it is short but I need to finish books

[Abby Tsai]

I think Billie likes to be a big sister. She has to remember to bring Mr. Fred at home. Billie has a baby named Noah. She likes being a big sister.

[Kara]

Day #6 of reading to my indoor Guinea pigs. This was actually so sweet omgg

[Vanessa]

Many emotions for Billie to experience when she becomes a big sister

[Ms. B]

Billie is a likable character in this early chapter book series. In this installment, Billie is excited that her Mom is having a baby! She plans to give the baby some of her old baby clothes and Mr. Fred, her teddy bear. Will being a big sister be everything Billie hope it will be? Is she really ready to give away Mr. Fred?
Find out in this book that's for very young chapter book readers.

[Andy Hickman]

8-Sally Rippin, “Billie B Brown: The Big Sister” (​​Prahran, Victoria, Aust: Hardie Grant Egmont, 2011).
Billie wants to give her new baby a teddy!

The 'Billie B Brown' series by Australian author Sally Rippin is a wonderful set of books helping young kids acknowledge and deal with their range of emotions that arise from various childhood predicaments. These books reinforce the positive outcome of good decision making.

[Alexis Munk]

This book is a great way to introduce chapter books. The font is very big. I liked this book because it is about babies coming and mine will be here soon! I also think children would be able to relate to this because most of the time the child stays at home with a relative while their parents are at the hospital.

[Katt Hansen]

Billie B. is becoming a big sister and has all kinds of mixed emotions about the whole thing. Told very well, with all the ups and downs. Realistic and easy to read. Also, had a fun extra storyline to keep things interesting. Overall a very good book.

[Liz]

Billie B Brown is a great series for the youngest chapter book readers. This book is about Billie becoming an older sister. Interesting story, and great for little girls about to become big sisters.