A Surprise For Sally – Book for Kids in English

Series name: Sensible Sally

Story’s Topic: Welcoming a new sibling.

Feature includes:

• Audiobook available by scanning the enclosed QR code.

Note: Active QR code is provided with printed book only. 

About this book:

Young Sally is in for a surprise, a major surprise. Sensing something afoot, Sally asks her Mum what’s going on and soon everything becomes clear. The pitter-patter of tiny feet is only a few months away. Find out with Sally how exciting it is to be expecting a little brother or sister, and learn what Mum and Dad will do after the birth of their new child.

Notes for Parents, Guardians and Teachers

This charming book is sure to catch the imagination of young children. The story can be used to:

-Introduce young children to the concept of pregnancy.

-Discuss the implications for the existing child and the family.

-Explain that a new baby does not mean neglect of older children. 

-Show that having a younger brother or sister brings many advantages.

-Teach children that a parent’s love is unbounded.

Although the main character of this story is a little girl, the important messages that the book delivers are not gender specific. The story is fun and will be enjoyed by both boys and girls. It is suggested that when listening to “A Surprise for Sally”, children are allowed to discover for themselves the various lessons the story contains. Questions can be invited or answered if this will facilitate understanding, or can be used for review at the end.