What Sisters Do Best/What Brothers Do Best
What Brothers/Sisters Do Best Series
What’s inside...
This delightful flip book by renowned author-illustrator team Laura Numeroff and Lynn Munsinger celebrates all the wonderful things brothers and sisters can do together, from climbing trees and sharing snacks to playing sports and making music. After reading what brothers do best, simply flip the book over and enjoy the story again from a sister's perspective! With charming mirrored text and adorable illustrations, this exciting follow-up to the best-selling What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best and What Grandmas Do Best/What Grandpas Do Best is sure to appeal to any child who has or wishes for a brother or sister to play with.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-5
Length
44 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some things that the brother or sister in the book did that you would like to try?
How did the siblings in the story help each other? Can you think of ways we help each other in our family?
What did you like the most about the activities the siblings did together?
If you could add one more activity that the siblings could do, what would it be and why?
How do you think the brother and sister felt when they were spending time together?
Tip: Role play these questions
To foster deeper connections, relate the siblings' activities in the book to your child’s experiences. Ask them to share stories of their own activities with siblings or friends. Highlight the values of sharing, caring, and teamwork shown in the book, and discuss how these values are important in real-life relationships. Encourage your child to express their emotions and thoughts about the book’s scenarios, which enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Gender Equality
Explanation: The book highlights activities that both sisters and brothers can do equally well, demonstrating that abilities and fun are not confined to gender.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by being open to participating in all types of activities, regardless of gender norms, fostering a sense of equality from a young age.
Example Lesson: Family Bonding
Explanation: Through different scenarios of siblings playing and working together, the book emphasizes the importance of family support and cooperation.
Real-World Application: Kids can strengthen their family ties by engaging in cooperative activities with their siblings, enhancing mutual support and understanding.
Example Lesson: Celebrating Individual Talents
Explanation: The book showcases various skills and talents that each sibling brings, highlighting that everyone has unique strengths.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate their own abilities and those of others, encouraging a positive self-image and respect for diverse skills in their social interactions.
Example Lesson: Sharing and Generosity
Explanation: Siblings in the book share their experiences and possessions with each other, which teaches the value of generosity.
Real-World Application: This can be applied in children’s daily interactions where sharing with friends and family can build stronger, more empathetic relationships.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The siblings together tackle various tasks, showing how collaborative efforts can effectively solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children learn to work with others to find solutions, an important skill in school projects and other social settings.