What about Me?: When Brothers and Sisters Get Sick

by Allan Peterkin

Book Overview

What about me? This question, usually unspoken, lies at the heart of this poignant story, as a young girl attempts to cope with her brother's being ill. Beautifully written and illustrated, this story deals with the many complicated feelings the well child experiences in such a situation: guilt about having somehow caused the illness, fear that the sibling will die, anger over being left out, anxiety about catching the sickness, and longing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0945354495
• ISBN13: 9780945354499
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Magination Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Very satisfied

We were pleased with the book. It helped our daughters understand that they are not alone in the world. There are others brothers/sisters out there that also have sick siblings, too.

Helped Us Get Through a Tough Time

Our 2 year old was having surgery, and it was difficult on the whole family, but especially difficult for our 5 year old. She couldn't understand why everyone was making such an issue about her little sister, and why she wasn't getting more attention. The book also helped me understand what she was feeling a little better. The surgery went well, and we all hope we don't need this book again, but it's nice to have just in case.