My Big Brother, Boris

My Big Brother, Boris tells the story of a young crocodile and his relationship with his older brother Boris. The narrative follows their daily interactions and adventures from the perspective of the younger sibling. The book uses simple illustrations and text to explore common experiences between siblings, including moments of both conflict and connection. Boris's size and strength create situations that his little brother must navigate. Through a crocodile family's dynamics, the story addresses universal themes of sibling rivalry, admiration, and the complex bonds between brothers. The book offers children a way to process their own experiences with older siblings.

Parents and children aged 3-7 report this book helps kids cope with having a bossy older sibling. Multiple reviews note it validates younger children's feelings while keeping a light tone. Readers liked: - Simple illustrations that capture sibling dynamics - The relatable perspective of a younger sibling - How it addresses frustration without being preachy - The humorous moments between siblings Readers disliked: - Some felt it reinforced negative sibling stereotypes - A few noted the story was too basic - Limited appeal beyond the specific topic of bossy siblings Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (42 ratings) Amazon UK: 4.5/5 (28 reviews) Notable reviews: "Perfect for helping my 4-year-old express his feelings about his big sister" -Amazon reviewer "My daughter asks for this book every night and points out when her brother acts like Boris" -Goodreads user "Wish it offered more solutions rather than just describing the problem" -Amazon reviewer

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🐊 The author, Liz Pichon, is best known for creating the wildly successful "Tom Gates" series, which has sold over 11 million copies worldwide 🎨 The book's unique approach of using crocodiles to explore sibling relationships helps children process complex emotions through a playful, non-threatening lens 📚 Liz Pichon's distinctive illustration style combines hand-drawn characters with mixed media elements, making her books instantly recognizable to young readers 🌟 The age range of 3-7 years is particularly crucial for children's social-emotional development and understanding of family dynamics 🤝 Stories about sibling relationships are scientifically proven to help children develop empathy and better understand their own family dynamics, with picture books being especially effective for this purpose