The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me

Gloria Sanders-Williams writes for children the way children actually experience life. Not cleaned up. Not rushed to the happy ending. Just honest. She understands that being handed a new sibling and told to be excited about it is a lot to ask of a five-year-old. So she never asks. Instead, she gives young readers a character who feels the confusion, sits with the worry, and finds her way through it at her own pace. That is the kind of story Gloria writes. The kind where the feelings are real, and the ending is earned.Gloria is also the author of fantasy, paranormal, and adult fiction, and she helps families capture their history through personalized genealogy books.This book is for:Every child who is waiting for a new baby at home. Every big sister who is not sure how she feels about it. Every family sitting at the breakfast table, about to have that conversation.It is also for the parents and grandparents looking for a book that does not skip over the hard feelings to get to the sweet ones. This story honors both.Perfect for:Families expecting a new baby. Big sisters ages 4 to 8. Classroom and library group reads. Baby shower gifts for older siblings. Bedtime reading for young children navigating family change. Read more