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Next Step Publishing 
Cal's New Sister: Building Sibling Relationships

Available Locally at:

Marilla General Store

1673 Two Rod Road

Marilla, NY

The Bookworm & BW Gifts

34 Elm St.

East Aurora, NY

Cal's New Sister (2024)

Meeting a new sister is a big event.
Cal's world changes when his baby sister arrives. Building a relationship is not always easy, especially when the new sister does not seem to be interested. The book describes a big brother’s attempts to gain his new sister’s love and affection and the magic that occurs in sibling relationships. Experience the heartwarming tale of sibling connection and the power of finding joy and love.

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I love the book.  It is simple and very easy to read no matter what age the reader. The sweet and gentle illustrations will help guide the older child in their telling of the story.

Alice Crume, Ph.D.

Communication

Praise & Reviews

A heartfelt story of a sweet little boy determined to transform his new baby sister’s tears into giggles of joy. The beginning of a lifelong friendship!

 Amanda Waite

 Teacher & Coach 

Building sibling connections can be difficult for our little ones! This story is seen through our children's eyes and captures the journey in such a beautiful way.

 Kristy Warren

Kindergarten Teacher

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Upcoming Events

Sip & Shop Artisan Event

 

Sunday, August 10 & 17​

1:00-4:00 pm.

Hartman's Distillery

55 Chicago St, 

Buffalo, NY

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Burchfest

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Saturday, September 13th

10am - 3pm

St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church

3512 Clinton Street

West Seneca, NY  14224

 

St. Mary's Fall Craft & Vendor Fair

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November 15, 2025

9 am. -3 pm

St. Mary's Elementary School

2 St. Mary's Hill

Lancaster, NY

 

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