Books with title My Big Brother:

The diagnosis of autism devastates every member of a family, sometimes impacting siblings the hardest. Twelve year-old Jonathan Roper is no exception. Forced to move away from everything that he's familiar so that his younger brother Cameron can get better services, Jonathan feels alone and forgotten. Can he overcome his feelings of resentment and sadness, or will Cameron's autism drive a wedge between the brothers that can't be overcome? This book also contains answers to frequently asked questions, a resource page, and more.

The diagnosis of autism devastates every member of a family, sometimes impacting siblings the hardest. Twelve year-old Jonathan Roper is no exception. Forced to move away from everything that he's familiar so that his younger brother Cameron can get better services, Jonathan feels alone and forgotten. Can he overcome his feelings of resentment and sadness, or will Cameron's autism drive a wedge between the brothers that can't be overcome? This book also contains answers to frequently asked questions, a resource page, and more.

Bert’s little sister knows that he loves to bring home pets and hide them in his room, and her curiosity about what is going on in there has been building and building. Finally she simply cannot wait any longer to check it out for herself. Inside, she discovers a zoo-worthy collection of animals tucked into every nook and cranny. But after she gets them out and about, can she undo the chaos and put everyone back in their proper places before Bert comes home? Playful illustrations by Tracey Campbell Pearson offer a bright and funny new interpretation of Ted Hughes’s classic poem.

Lonely Barbara Kale has always wanted a little brother or sister. Someone she could play with, someone who would look up to her. Someone she could love.When Barb's mom gives birth, she gets her wish. But there's something odd about this baby. His eyes are pitch black. He never seems to smile. And his behavior is . . . unnatural.Barb hopes her love will be enough for her new sibling. Because soon he makes clear he wants more than a bottle and rattle.He's hungry.And nothing -- not even family -- will stand in his way . . .

Sibling rivalry rests at the heart of this ancient tale. Retold from a contemporary perspective, twin brothers Yoab and Asher are homeschooled youth working to overcome the stigma of an alternative education. This narrative is steeped in culture and highlights the importance of family and community. The boys learn valuable lessons about money management and self-awareness. These lovable brothers will make you laugh and enlighten you at the same time. Join them on their journey towards growth and development.

Winner of the Junior Fiction Award and Children's Choice Junior Fiction Award, New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, 2013.Winner of the Lianza Librarians' Choice Award, 2013.It's New Zealand, 1914, and the biggest war the world has known has just broken out in Europe. William eagerly enlists for the army but his younger brother, Edmund, is a conscientious objector and refuses to fight. While William trains to be a soldier, Edmund is arrested. Both brothers will end up on the bloody battlefields of France, but their journeys there are very different. And what they experience at the front line will challenge the beliefs that led them there.In 2002, David Hill won the Children's Literature Foundation Award for See Ya Simon and the same book won the TES Award for Special Needs in 1994. In 2003, he was the Robert Lord writer-in-residence and in 2005 he received the Margaret Mahy Medal for his significant contribution to children's literature in New Zealand. His books have been translated into French, Chinese and Estonian. His short stories and plays for teenagers and young readers have been published and broadcast in New Zealand, Australia and the USA."It is a searing read but the book speaks with great authority." Clare Morpurgo, The School Librarian (UK publication)“...this is an important and highly readable book.” NZ Listener“...there are stories that need to be told over and over again ...” NZ Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults“Beautifully written and deeply engrossing.” Otago Daily Times