Siblings: You're Stuck with Each Other, So Stick Together

by James J. Crist, Elizabeth Verdick, Steve Mark (Illustrator)

Brothers and sisters: they can make great friends, and it’s nice to have someone who’ll love you no matter what. But kids know siblings can be a real drag, too. Full-color illustrations and humorous, kidfriendly text teach kids how to cope with problems of fairness, jealousy, conflict, tattling, privacy, and other things that can make having siblings so difficult. Kids learn how to cope with a new baby in the home and how to handle special situations such as siblings with special needs, step-siblings, and adopted siblings. Unlike most other books on the topic, Siblings doesn’t dwell on sibling rivalry; it focuses on building positive relationships. After all, siblings can grow up to be the best of friends.

Genres: Childrens, Parenting, Self Help, Nonfiction, Family

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[jaxyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

TK

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

General good advice for kids to help get along with siblings- includes some things about birth order and about how to promote healthy relationships while you are growing up.

[Carla Mqz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vale la pena leerlo!
Aplica para cualquier edad

[Tawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really good book for younger children who can not get along with their siblings. My 11 (who is currently obnoxious) wouldn't read it but I read it to his 9 and 6 year old brothers. We were discussing some of the suggestions in the book. The youngest boy enjoyed the silly pictures (watch out for peepers trying to peep at you when you are reading on your bed). This may be a good starting point for parent to share with the young school age child. My boys are a difficult kids so this may work for the average 11 year old. This is my first book about sibling rivalry so I may come back and update this review after I read more. I am also reading "Taking the Grrr out of Angy".

[Lauri Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have 2 girls who are only 2 years apart and fight a lot. I checked this out at the library and was pleasantly surprised. It is written for the kids, not the parents. And makes a lot of good points that don't sound like a grown up trying too hard. I decided to buy a copy because I think it will do them some good.

[Kristine Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best feature of this book is the proactive suggestions it makes for activities to do with your sibling. The advice for how to handle certain situations is also useful. An excellent combination of words and pictures suited for the target age range.

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best feature of this book is the proactive suggestions it makes for activities to do with your sibling. The advice for how to handle certain situations is also useful. An excellent combination of words and pictures suited for the target age range.

[Joella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of this is pretty funny to read. Some of it is good information. Some of it made me think of when I was growing up.

[Pam]

I am having trouble getting through this book. Incredible! It is a cartoon book & I can't drag myself thru it!

[Laura Quinlan · Rating 4 out of 5]

My brother and sister fight a lot .when my mom brought this .I read it to them and they stopped fighting .