Big Little Brother by Kevin Kling - review

'hilarious and bizarre, the book sparked lots of discussions!'

A young boy finally gets a longed for little brother but is horrified when the baby grows up to be taller than himself.

Not only is the younger brother taller but he also follows his older brother everywhere and plays with his toys.

Only when the younger brother sees off a pre-school bully in a tense face-off over a plastic turkey and toy oven (which any parent who has been to a play group will recognise) does peace reign.

James was somewhat confused by the concept of the book. It was just too strange to think that the little brother could be the tall one! This was just too bizarre for his six year old brain.

When he finally understood he thought it was hilarious. His older and taller brother was not so entertained.

The book sparked lots of discussions about the many ways he used to irritate his big brother when he was a toddler which he enjoyed hearing about.

There were lots of well observed truths in the relationship between young siblings which parents will enjoy.

This is an American book and some translation is needed when reading it.
