Siblings Books

Brother Mine is a great way to relive the "good ole days." It is full of family values and presents lessons from which we could all learn. The book showcases a wonderful brotherly relationship with fun stories -- makes you want to cry one minute and laugh the next. Truly a good read. Author Mike Odell has left quite a tribute to his brother. You leave the book knowing that the world is just a little better off for having his brother in this world, albeit for such a short period of time.

I recently purchased this book because I have Asperger's. I found the book to be very insightful and well written. Even though I do not have any brothers or sisters, it was nice to realize that I am not the only one who has these problems. My mother also enjoyed reading the book and too could identify with the characters in the book. For people who have Aspergers or who are growing up with a brother/sister with Aspergers I strongly recommend this book! For people in the medical field this book is ideal. It will give you a better insight on how siblings relate to one another when one or the other has Aspergers. This is a great book and I hope that its writers will consider publishing more books on this subjest. Please, BUY THIS BOOK!

Our twin boys LOVE this book. They got it when they were 12 months and now they're 20 months, and with every new stage they've found something new to like about it (the picture of the bath when they started tub baths; the picture of the bicycle helmets when they got helmets).

The pictures are plain and dated, but they love them!! Great simple book for brothers.

He's energetic and untidy; she's tricky and gets him into trouble Brothers And Sisters uses two funny rabbits to provide a realistic story of siblings who can be friends as well as annoyances to one another. Funny moments reinforce the affections in this simple picture book story.

Lara Newton's book, "Brothers and Sisters: Discovering the Psychology of Companionship" is a rare thing. It is a new kind of psychology book. After all, there have been so many psychology books over the years, studies of children and parents, husbands and wives, abusers and victims, bosses and workers, friends and lovers... you name it, and there is probably a psychology book about it. Or two or three!

But there have actually been few books to investigate the psychological relationship between brothers and sisters. And this is the very first book that looks at that topic from a Jungian perspective, weaving together down-to-earth case studies with client dreams and stories from folk tales and mythology. The result is a deep, rich, and ground-breaking exploration into a new avenue of psychological thinking. Even better, the book unfolds with a narrative ease of a good story, and while it is thoroughly founded in clinical research, the style is not overly academic. It can be read and enjoyed by everyone, from psychoanalysts and college professors to any brother or sister who may stumble across the title while browsing through Amazon's website.

The book begins personally, with the author's own story of her life as a brother's sister. Then Ms. Newton examines the ways in which the brother-sister relationship follows universal or archetypal patterns, and how these patterns reveal important truths about psychological well-being. The archetypal brother-sister relationship begins with a sense of bonding (as with a child's unconscious sense of togetherness or union with a sibling), and then is threatened or even broken by a wounding experience (often as the siblings grow up and grow apart), and then is redeemed or experiences healing (as with grown siblings who reunite in a more conscious manner). An understanding of these dynamics reveals the psychology of companionship, a transformative sense of the equality that is possible between the sexes.

Ms. Newton initially explores these themes by looking closely at two fairy tales, Grimms' "Brother and Sister" and "The Death of Koschei the Deathless" (from Russia). The first tale, less familiar than "Hansel and Gretel" but richer and more nuanced, represents the psychological development of women in a section titled "The Sister's Work." The second story highlights male development in "The Brother's Work." Along the way, contemporary examples and other fairy tales and myths are used to amplify the varied patterns and concepts related to the processes of bonding, wounding, and healing. Further sections then examine a wide range of brother-sister experiences, both positive and negative, from siblings who are antagonistic toward each other ("Dark Bonds"), to relationships afflicted by psychological or actual incest ("Forbidden Union"), to brothers and sisters who primarily live and grow apart but still connect ("The Exiled Brother: Three Bird Tales"). The book concludes on an optimistic note with a description of the "questing spirit" that can manifest in both men and women. This is the author's name for the hopeful, creative energy that has been nourished by the mutuality of the brother-sister relationship and goes forth on a journey characterized by loyalty and truthfulness.

This book is not just for people who have an actual brother or sister. After all, even an only child develops friends who are like brothers or sisters. And all of us respond to stories or films with siblings as characters, or have dream figures who seem brotherly or sisterly. Ms. Newton's book, then, is for everyone -- and especially for readers interested in pursuing a new path towards psychological transformation.

Tim lives in the shadow of his younger brother. John Henry is taller, in better shape, a star at sports, and an excellent student. But Tim has a special relationship with his great aunt Winnie, who the rest of the family write off as being eccentric. Great Aunt Winnie opens Tim's world to a new talent, one that John Henry doesn't share. As a result, Tim emerges from John Henry's shadow and begins to blossom. Readers may be, or remember being, in a sibling's shadow when it came to things like schoolwork and sports. They may even remember only being known as "X's brother/sister". While John Henry was a petty character, he was not totally cold hearted and the brothers ended up growing closer, as many siblings do. Readers may also remember a special relationship with an elderly relative, and how that relative took the time to listen and understand them. Mr. Seidler is realistic about the fact that time with an elderly relative is short and precious, and readers will be able to relate to the feelings Tim had at Great Aunt Winnie's passing.

My wife and I recently took our 3rd grade daughter on a trip to Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks. We found 2 of the "Parkers" books in the Zion Visitor's Center and got them for our daugher. After she finished the first book, she very excitedly came to her mother and I to tell us about how good it was!!! Very high praise indeed...She also informed us that this author should be one that her school invites to their annual Literacy Festival where the school invites a couple of authors in with their works to speak to the kids. The school principal let me know this is the first time a kid has suggested a particular author. High praise indeed.

My son is almost 7 months old and loves looking at the bright and colorful pictures that go along with the charming story. We have real bunnies so the book is very interesting to him. A cute story especially if you have a middle child.

Written by Margie Rutledge for young readers ages 9 and older, The Busybody Buddha is an exciting mystery about Abigail, Jacob and Ernest, three young people whose enjoyment of summer vacation is interrupted by an ominous message delivered through a small stone buddha. A sometimes whimsical, sometimes serious story of solving puzzles and overcoming challenges. Also very highly recommended is Margie Rutledge's first novel showcasing the adventures of Abigail, Jacob and Ernest, The Great Laundry Adventure.

Lovely story! Even though it's a children's book, it has a great message for all ages. Simple yet very well written. Illustrations are adorable. This is a must read for those who have respect for all animals, and hopefully will open the eyes and minds of others.