By Matthew Cordell. New York: Feiwel and Friends, 2012.Let's face it: when you're an only child, you get lots of attention from mom and dad. What happens when a little brother or sister comes along? You don't get the undivided attention you are used to. That's Davy the sheep's story. He had mom and dad all to himself for four years. Then, his brother Petey arrived. Suddenly, things aren't the way they used to be. And, to make matters worse, Davy gets 11 more brothers: Mike, Stu, Mickey, Carl, Pip, Ralph, Tate, Lenny, Gil, Ned, and Bob. And what do younger siblings do? They love to copy you! Isn't being a big brother the best? After a while, his brothers stop copying his every movement, and Davy misses the attention and being all alone. One day, though, Davy lets out a big yawn, and hears a yawn from the other room. Then, he sings a song and hears another voice singing the same song. Is it another brother? No, a sister!
This book is great to share with big brothers or sisters who are learning to cope with having a new sibling. It's also downright funny! The illustrations are very detailed yet simple enough for a child to point out details. I love, love, love the facial expressions of the sheep. And the suffering Davy endures as his brothers copy his every movement reminded me of growing up as the oldest child with my sister wanting to do everything I did. This is a wonderful story to share with your kids. Be sure to check it out!
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