Book excerpt: The essential "how to be a big sister" book to help kids prepare for the new and exciting changes that come along with their new role as an older sibling! In bestselling The Potty Book for Girls, renowned children's author Alyssa Satin Capucilli introduced us to Hannah as she graduated from diapers to potty. Now, Capucilli returns with a new adventure for Hannah—she's getting a new brother or sister! Welcoming a new baby in the house sparks a range of emotions in older siblings, from excitement and joy to sibling rivalry. In Hannah is a Big Sister, Capucilli and Stott explore all these big feelings through a child's eyes as Hannah transitions into a more independent role full of firsts. Hannah will hold the tiny new bundle, count fingers and toes, try to figure out why the baby is crying, help with diapers and bath time, and eagerly anticipate teaching her new sibling all sorts of new things as they grow—like using the big kid potty, when the time comes. A perfect guide for transitioning into independence and instilling the importance of patience as they grow.