Abstract:
3 Years Apart is the story of a boy who is about to become a big brother. It begins with what he feels and thinks as he awaits the arrival of his brother or sister and continues, after his sister Jessie, arrives as he experiences the joys and the angst of life with a younger sibling. The focus shifts in the third chapter to Jessie’s point of view, and what she, as a now four year old, remembers and feels about the role big brother Jack has played so far in her life. The fourth chapter takes a leap into the future where a grown-up Jessie has a phone conversation with a grown up Jack. The final chapter is a bonus feature based on stories that Jack created as a child. Designed for children ages 4-10, 3 Years Apart is a story for parents to read with their children and discuss as a family.