Publisher's Synopsis
- Spanish version of ISBN 9781605376448
- Becoming a big sibling is a big transition.
- A comforting and reassuring story for a child as they assume the new role of older sibling.
- Target audience preschool age 3-5.
- A realistic portrayal of a young child's inner reality and the emotional ambivalence and confusion that often accompany becoming an older sibling.
- Owen needs reassurance. His daddy seems awfully smitten with the new baby. But what about Owen? After, a day with Daddy Owen is reassured of his Daddy's love, and of his readiness to assume his role as big brother.
- The bond between father-son are highlighted, making it perfect but not uniquely suited for Father's Day.
- Overarching themes: life transitions, new baby, parental bonding. This story offers highly relatable situations and settings.
- Story behind story from the daughter of the author: "My father, Jerry Ruff, was inspired to write this story as he watched the familial growth a new baby brings. His grandson, Owen, transitioned to big brother and Owen's Daddy transitioned to parenting multiple children."
