My Brother Wins Every Eating Contest
The FAMILY SERIES is intended for young children (suggested ages 3 to 8) whose sibling has been diagnosed with a serious health condition. In each story, we introduce a range of issues, reactions, and emotions that are commonly experienced by healthy sibling(s). We hope that these books will help you talk openly with your children about the impact that your child’s illness or health challenge has had on your whole family—particularly on the siblings who do not have the health challenge. Written by Lindsay Beane, DrPH, in consultation with Tracey Elizalde, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Illustrated by CJ Love.
The FAMILY SERIES is intended for young children (suggested ages 3 to 8) whose sibling has been diagnosed with a serious health condition. In each story, we introduce a range of issues, reactions, and emotions that are commonly experienced by healthy sibling(s). We hope that these books will help you talk openly with your children about the impact that your child’s illness or health challenge has had on your whole family—particularly on the siblings who do not have the health challenge.
The FAMILY SERIES includes:
Book 1: My Brother Wins Every Eating Contest! (Cystic Fibrosis)
Book 2: My Sister Is The Sweetest Girl! (Down’s syndrome)
Book 3: My Brother Has His Own Wheels! (Spina Bifida)
Book 4: My Sister Is A Giant Butterfly! (Cerebral Palsy)
Book 5: My Brother Sure Loves Naptime! (Sickle Cell Disease)
Book 6: My Sister Is As Quiet As A Mouse! (Autism)
Book 7: My Brother Gives Me His Own Birthday Cake! (Diabetes)
Book 8: My Sister Sings With Her Hands! (Deafness)
Book 9: My Brother Sees Me With His (Mind’s) Eye! (Blindness)
Book 10: My Sister Gets a Giant Hug Every Day! (Epilepsy)
Book 11: My Brother Hates PB and J! (Food Allergies)
Book 12: My Sister Is An Astronaut! (Asthma)
Book 13: My Brother Has Legs Of Steel! (Muscular Dystrophy)
The FAMILY SERIES was written by Lindsay Beane, DrPH, whose second child was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby, when his older brother was only 4 years old. Finding no books on the topics of siblings and illness, Lindsay and her older son (now 32 and a father himself) wondered about creating a book themselves. Tracey Elizalde, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, provided medical consultation, and the series is illustrated by C.J. Love.
“The Family Series is engaging and witty! Dr. Beane handles sensitive materials in a straightforward, matter-of-fact way that’s great for children. As a parent, it made me laugh and tear up. I love the focus on helping siblings to understand what is going on within their family. As a social worker, I think the series is an excellent resource for children, families, and medical centers working with children’s health issues!”