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My Sister is Sick, What About Me?

by Mary Kay Olson

Growing up alongside a sibling’s illness

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Growing up alongside a sibling’s illness

Eli is 18 months old when his sister becomes sick, a change that shapes his experience over many years. The story attends to the feelings that can accompany a sibling’s illness, including the challenge of trying to be brave and selfless while also facing loneliness. Eli’s curiosity and silliness are part of how the book approaches difficult emotions. Its subject matter makes space for children to consider feelings that may be big, confusing, or hard to name.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children with a sibling who is ill
  • Young readers exploring difficult feelings within family life
  • Families seeking a story about the experience of a sibling’s illness

Themes

Sibling illnessLonelinessCourage and selflessnessUnderstanding and managing emotions

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Book overview

At 18 months of age, Eli's world flips upside down. His sister is sick.

 

Now, Eli has to be both brave and selfless for his sister, and it's not always easy. Weaving in and out of his emotions with curiosity and courage, Eli learns how to tackle the hardships that come with many years of feeling alone.

 

Readers of this story will learn how to understand and manage their own feelings, no matter how big, scary, or confusing. And they'll have fun along the way, thanks to Eli's silliness and sense of fun in spite of adversity. This book is a must for any child struggling to cope with a sibling's illness, allowing them to feel seen, validated, and no longer alone.

 

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