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How To Be A Big Sister - Target Exclusive Edition by Marilynn James (Board Book)

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How to Be a Big Sister is available ONLY AT TARGET!!!

New baby is here! Hip hip hooray! You're a big sister...starting today! Get your little one ready to become a big sister in this adorable board book that celebrates the fun and adventure of being a big sibling. With vivid illustrations featuring diverse families, this sweet story makes a great gift for soon-to-be big sisters. With simple text and adorable illustrations showing how a big sister can help, play, and learn with their new baby, this book will be a favorite for expectant families.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.3 Inches (H) x .3 Inches (W) x 6.5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 0-3 Years
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Format: Board Book
Author: Marilynn James
Language: English
Street Date: September 21, 2021
TCIN: 82656368
UPC: 9781645178415
Item Number (DPCI): 059-03-9781
Origin: Made in the USA
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.67 inches length x 6.44 inches width x 7.25 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.5 pounds
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4.1 out of 5 stars with 209 reviews
57% would recommend
68 recommendations

Good for new little big sisters

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ST - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Very short and sweet little book
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Does not align with our Christian morals

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
John T - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Love how inclusive this book is for skin colors. But also depicts being a big sister as more of a helper than a sister. Also, shows 2 men together, which does not align with our morals or religion. Will be returning.
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Wonderful book

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Hayley - 2 months ago
We bought this book for my second child before I had my third child (daughter). She loved it and we read it a lot. Now my youngest daughter loves to read it even though there are no plans of her becoming a big sister. It is one of her favorites that she reaches for most nights before bed. 10/10 recommend!
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Innocent cover differnt on thr inside.

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Concerned parent - 6 months ago
Book is inappropriate for children period.
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I don't recommend

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Z - 7 months ago
This is definitely not age appropriate or something that should be brought to child’s attention, nor does it teach or encourage a child to be a big sister or adjust to that role, a child is not an adult to fetch a diaper or stop their sibling from crying, will definitely be returning this book
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Beautiful Inclusive Story if youre not into Censorship

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
tjolson - 7 months ago
The negative reviews are absurd. If you don’t like a book DONT BUY IT you psychos. This is a delightful depiction of a variety of families and our favorite big sister book.
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Would not recommend. Returning.

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
B - 8 months ago
Returning it and wouldn’t recommend. I don’t think it’s appropriate for young kids and to have to explain at these young ages why a family in the book has two dads. It’s ridiculous to me that something so controversial was brought into a little kid book that’s supposed to be about becoming a big sister. Truthfully no adults needed to be in the book at all and they just ruined it and tried to push a hidden agenda on people. It took away from the real meaning of becoming a big sister.
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Absolutely no

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Stephany - 8 months ago
Disgusting, not age appropriate.
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Confusing Book

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Amanda - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
Decent book, but also talks about being a big brother, when it is supposed to just be for big sister. Also, as others have mentioned, it shows 2 dads together on a page.
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Not for us

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Mama - 9 months ago
Thought it was cute until we flipped through the whole book. Inappropriate for children. Not suitable for our family.
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Inclusive but not far enough

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Lenin ToIt - 10 months ago
Only one queer family in the whole book!!! all the rest as cis heteronormative (-_-) & howcome the sisers present as "feminine"? Boys can be sisters too. DO BETTER TARGET!
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Lovely story on becoming a big sister

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Christine - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is a wonderful book to prep your daughter on becoming a big sister. My daughter loved reading this before her brother was born and it definitely helped her on what to expect. If anyone has anything else to say, they are misguided. There is absolutely nothing inappropriate about this book. Diaper changes and playing peek-a-boo aren inappropriate?? Let me tell you, my kid never once noticed that the parents were POC or one family had two dads. All she saw kissing the baby good night.
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Beautifully illustrated and simply written PERFECT

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Ashbisme - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
Please disregard the horrible comments left about this book by hateful close minded people. This book beautifully depicts the transition to big sister and the ways she can fulfill her role as such. It depicts a wide range of real families of varying color and genders. My two year old loves the imagery and excitement that comes with all the ways she can be a big sister and is definitely NOT influenced in any harmful and/or negative way as others have mentioned. The other comments are so sad because you sometimes forget that these types of people with such harmful mindsets exist in our world and are influencing the sweet and pure hearted babies they are raising. Get the book and enjoy it for what it is…a simple depiction of dynamic family life, the love shared among everyone, and what it’s like becoming a big sister! ❤️
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Big Sister Encouragment

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Kamiyah - 11 months ago
My daughter is learning how to be big sister everyday. This book encourages her with helping out with her new baby sister. Also love the family diversity.
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Adorable

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
MamaLlama - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
This book is adorable! Helps teach big sibling about what to expect when baby sibling comes. Ignore the reviews from haters who are mad about diversity and representation in this book. 5 stars!
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Not for my family

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Dislike - 1 year ago
Although I believe that people should and have the right to do what they want with their lives. This is not something I want to expose my small children to. I will return!
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Nice book, inclusive of all

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Gen - 1 year ago
This is a very cheerful and sweet book. I almost didn’t buy it because of other reviews and am glad I did. There is nothing “age inappropriate” or shameful about this book. There are non-traditional families. Frankly, even if you don’t agree with that, that is life and your kids will be exposed to it.
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Gross for a kids book

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Mom - 1 year ago
Not age appropriate/very misleading
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5 stars

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
A - 1 year ago
Very sweet and positive, love it!
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Great book!!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
AB123 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Love the diversity of all the characters. The brother version was purchased for my son so I had to get this for a little girl becoming a big sister soon!
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