![]() Luke explains all of his favorite things he and Jake used to do, until Jesus took Jake home to heaven. It’s about a little boy named Luke who lost his baby brother Jake. This is a great book to explain Death, Heaven, Spirit and Jesus to a child who has lost a younger sibling suddenly. “My Liddle Buddy Jake,” by Cristine Thomas (Ages 4-8) This book has photographs that illustrate the adjustment and reactions of an older sister to her new baby brother who was born premature. “Waiting for Baby Joe,” by Pat Lowery Collins (Ages 4-8) It’s about a big sister who learns to cope with having a preemie younger brother and not being able to see him until he gets bigger. This book is designed for parents to share about their preemie baby with the other children. “Watching Bradley Grow: A Story About Premature Birth,” by Elizabeth Murphy-Melas (Ages 4-8) It helps them to better understand why their baby brother or sister is in the hospital after they are born. This book offers help for siblings when their new baby sibling is born premature and has to be in the NICU. “Very Special Preemie Book,” by Clorinda Walters (Ages 4-8) The author does a great job in touching upon such a sensitive subject in a way that does not intrude on how someone should be feeling or coping. It is a story about a little boy who lost his sibling and looked forward to doing things with his sister. This book is useful in helping siblings who have lost their brother or sister prematurely or at birth to cope. “We Were Gonna Have a Baby but We Had an Angel Instead,” by Pat Schweibert (Ages 3-8) During the stay he spends most of his time in the hospital’s garden creating an imaginary world, longing for the day when his sister can join him. ![]() Noah and his family live at the hospital where his sister is getting taken care of. Noah’s garden is about a little boy whose little sister was born with a serious medical condition. ![]() “Noah’s Garden: When someone you love is in the hospital,” by Mo Johnson (Ages 9-12) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Books for Siblings: It allows siblings to read experiences of other siblings and understand that what they may be feeling is okay. This book is a collaboration of about 45 essays from brothers and sisters who have a sibling with special needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, chronic health conditions, attention deficit disorder, hydrocephalus, visual and hearing impairments, Down syndrome and Tourette syndrome. “Views From Our Shoes: Growing up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs,” by Don Meyer (Ages 9-12) This book took 80 teenagers and had them express their thoughts and feelings about having a brother or sister with special needs. “The Sibling Slam Book: What It’s Really Like to Have a Brother or Sister with Special Needs,” by Don Meyer (Ages 13-17) It helps to normalize the feelings the older sibling might have and shows that adults are there for support. This book describes the feelings of an older sibling and family when their youngest child is hospitalized for a serious medical problem. “When Molly was in the Hospital: A Book for Brothers and Sisters of Hospitalized Children,” by Debbie Duncan (Ages 4-8) Anna comes up with the perfect gift to give her to help her feel better. It’s a sweet story about two siblings, Anna and Katy, fighting over a doll, but when the Katy gets rushed to the hospital, Anna is scared and worried about Katy. But when Katy is sick and needs to go to the hospital, Anna knows just what gift to give her. “Anna’s Special Present,” by Yoriko Tsutsui (Ages 4-8)Īnna’s special present is about a girl who hates it when her younger sister, Katy, plays and begs for her favorite doll. Books for siblings of children who are chronically ill or hospitalized:
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