Here She Is!

Little Bear #2

by Catherine Leblanc, Eve Tharlet (Illustrator)

A charming story about a new sibling that should be read to all little ones who are becoming older brothers or sisters

 

Little Bear is excited because he’ll soon have a new baby sister to play with. But shortly after Baby Anna arrives, Little Bear finds he isn’t having much fun. His parents are busy with chores, and it turns out that a little baby like Anna can’t play with him at all. Why does Little Bear feel so lonely and frustrated now? Being an older brother isn’t what he expected! Can Little Bear find a way to enjoy his new little sister?

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Juvenile, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 4, 2014

Reviews

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So herziiiiiiiig

[Tapani Aulu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Realistinen kuvaus uuden vauvan tulosta taloon - nallekarhujen kautta.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

For intended readers of this book, it isn't about being a bear. It's about the wonders of sibling rivalry that are to become a central theme of your life story for years, even decades, to come.

You see, Little Bear has enjoyed being the family's one and only child. Now he learns that he's going to become a big brother.

Only after Baby Anna moves in does Little Bear recognize the new chaos that has just entered his life. For instance:

He went straight to his room and threw himself on the floor.
Then just as suddenly he jumped up and kicked his tower
sending building blocks in every direction.

However large your original family, what if you don't remember moments like these? Well, that's your prerogative. But you can't erase the impact of the inevitable disappointments. Even though there can also be so many joys in childhood.

FIVE STARS for an honest look in this honest book.

[Liza · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like all big brothers, Little Bear can't wait for his new sibling to arrive. But once Anna comes home, he is annoyed at the changes in his life and her stinkiness. Feeling jealous of his sister and all the attention she is receiving, he acts out until he decides to lie on her playmate and think about what makes her special. One smile from Anna has him charmed, and Little Bear decides that there is room for the family for two children. I liked how he solves the problem on his own rather than his parents intervening, and I also liked how when his father finally finds time to play ball with his son, that Little Bear is busy with his new sister. The illustrations are sweet, each one showing familial love and the last one showing Anna' touching her brother's nose in wonder. This would be a good picture to share with children whose families are starting to grow.

[Markku Kesti · Rating 2 out of 5]

Uusi lapsi tulee taloon, haisee ja huutaa ja varastaa isän ja äidin eikä siitä ole edes leikkikaveriksi, mutta lopussa kaikki käänty hyvin ja lapsi tykkää pikkusiskosta. Kirjoitin arvion ennen lukemista eikä sanaakaan tarvinnut korjata. Joo tärkeitä kirjoja ovat tällaiset, mutta minun elämässäni kontaktipinta näille juuri nyt on ohutta yläpilveä.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute illustrations, but not much deviation from the typical older sibling story. Another reviewer pointed out that Little Bear comes around on his own rather than with encouragement or a big speech from his mom and dad, which is a nice little twist.

[Laura McLoughlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty standard new baby/older sibling book. I did enjoy that the older sibling decides his baby sister is ok on his own and that this turn-around happens about 3/4 of the way through the book so there are a few pages of them appreciating each other.

[Suvi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kun minusta tuli isoveli
Lasten keskus 2015, 9789522881762

Joskus odotettu pikkusisko voi olla pettymys, koska se on tylsä. Onneksi ne kasvaa.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those books where you are clearly aware that your emotions are being manipulated, but you don't care because it just warms the cockles of your heart.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always read little sibling books and think, they make it sound so horrible! But it was cute nonetheless.

[Bethany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect for a new big brother or sister!!

[Patricia N. McLaughlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too many words, not enough pictures of cute bears.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A familiar story of an older sibling adjusting to the arrival of a baby told with charm and warmth.