Help little ones get ready for their newest family member with

I AM A BIG BROTHER or I AM A BIG SISTER

by Caroline Jayne Church.

When you’re done reading, continue the fun with this bonding activity!
1. H
 ave your older child trace his or her hand on the activity sheet, leaving
enough room for another, smaller handprint alongside it. (Note: If you don’t
mind a lovable mess, have your child dip his or her palms in paint, instead!)
2. T
 race the outline of your newest arrival’s hand. Again, opt for paint if
you dare!
3. Fill in the blanks below with names, dates, and ages.
4. R
 ead through the list of activities that big brother or big sister looks
forward to doing with his or her younger sibling aloud. Circle the ones
they love, and feel free to add your own at the end.
5.  Hang up your adorable handprints as a loving reminder in the nursery,
and provide all little ones with hugs, kisses, and more story time!

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 As your big brother I will hold your hand and teach you all that
I know as together we grow!

Name:______________________________ Name:______________________________
Date:_______________________________ Date:_______________________________
Age:_______________________________ Age:_______________________________

Here are some other things I can’t wait to do with you:

• Giggle with you • Invent super powers •  Wish you sweet Watch you get bigger • Hug you
with you dreams every day
• Play with you • Kiss you
•  Imagine faraway • Smile with you • Make you feel better
• Read books with you lands with you when you’re sad • Love you!
Parents, visit scholastic.com/carolinejaynechurch to see all the
SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of Scholastic Inc. Art © 2015 by Caroline Jayne Church. Caroline Jayne Church books and for more cuddle time activities!
 As your big sister I will hold your hand and teach you all that
I know as together we grow!

Name:______________________________ Name:______________________________
Date:_______________________________ Date:_______________________________
Age:_______________________________ Age:_______________________________

Here are some other things I can’t wait to do with you:

• Giggle with you • Invent super powers •  Wish you sweet Watch you get bigger • Hug you
with you dreams every day
• Play with you • Kiss you
•  Imagine faraway • Smile with you • Make you feel better
• Read books with you lands with you when you’re sad • Love you!
Parents, visit scholastic.com/carolinejaynechurch to see all the
SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of Scholastic Inc. Art © 2015 by Caroline Jayne Church. Caroline Jayne Church books and for more cuddle time activities!