{"product_id":"i-am-a-big-brother-george-toolan-9798990797383","title":"I Am A Big Brother!: An affirmation book for boys becoming a big brother (Ages 2-7)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI Am A Big Brother!\u003c\/b\u003e is the becoming a big brother book for boys - an affirmation-based picture book for boys ages 2-7, written to help them step into the role of big brother with confidence, pride, and a sense of belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold through the perspective of a lovable bear cub, the story follows the full emotional arc of the transition - from the quiet wonder of a growing belly, through the triumphant arrival of the baby, to the everyday moments that make a big brother feel essential. He fetches a wipe, pushes the stroller, sings a soft lullaby, and helps at bath time. His parents look at him with full attention and tell him what every child needs to hear: \u003ci\u003eyou were made for this.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story closes with the whole family named and held together - and the affirmation fully earned. Written in short, bold affirmations designed to be spoken aloud, the text invites children to claim each line as their own. The more it is read, the more those words become theirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm, painterly illustrations featuring a family of bears bring each spread to life with humor, tenderness, and joy. I Am A Big Brother! addresses the real emotional landscape of the transition - excitement, identity, humor, and the need for parental validation - without reducing the experience to a simple facts-about-babies narrative. It is designed for repeated reading in the weeks before and after baby arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig brother books for toddlers and early readers ages 2-7 preparing to welcome a new baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoys stepping into the big brother role who need excitement and reassurance - not just facts about the new baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby shower gifts, hospital bag books, and gift-from-the-baby traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies looking for an affirmation book that builds pride, competence, and belonging alongside the new sibling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNightly read-alouds in the weeks before baby arrives - repetition is the point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI Am A Big Brother!\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's book and Book 2 in the I Am Ready. Big Kid Moments. series. Also available: \u003ci\u003eI Am A Big Sister!\u003c\/i\u003e - for a big sisters stepping into her new role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George Toolan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798990797383\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Story Time Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d","brand":"George Toolan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659957121279,"sku":"9798990797383","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/i-am-a-big-brother-george-toolan-9798990797383","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}