"The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg" shows how one boy went out of his way to keep his brother from harm.

The love between siblings can often be very powerful. Of course, it may not always start out that way, particularly for the older sibling.

It's normal for the older child to feel a bit displaced when a new baby comes into their world.

The transition from a one child household to two children is made easier when parents are mindful of how the older child is feeling.

Just as the older child has to share the attention of his or her parents with the new baby, parents must share their attention equally between both children. When parents set the right example, children will follow, and jealousy will give way to harmony and love.

The following book is available at many public libraries.<B>"Annie Rose Is My Little Sister" </B>written and illustrated by Shirley Hughes, Candlewick, 32 pages; read aloud: age 2 to 3 and older; read yourself: age 7 and older.Annie Rose and her big brother are good friends. They play lots of games together. Sometimes, though, Annie Rose can be a pest when she wants to play with her big brother's toys or throws a temper tantrum in a public place.But when Annie Rose cries or is upset, her big brother is the only one who can cheer her up. That's because "she's my little sister and I'm her big brother, and we'll go on being that forever … even until we're grown up."A wonderful, warm story of the special bond between siblings embellished with equally warm, inviting illustrations, this selection will hit all the right chords with young siblings everywhere.

<B>Library:</B> Zelienople Public Library, 227 S. High St., Zelienople<B>Library Director:</B> Jan Lawrence<B>Children's Librarian:</B> Kay Howard<B>Choices this week:</B> <B>"The Doorbell Rang" </B>by Pat Hutchins; <B>"It's Not Easy Being a Bunny"</B> by Marilyn Sadler; <B>"Hannah's Suitcase"</B> by Karen Levine

The following books are available at favorite bookstores.<B>"When I Was King" </B>by Linda Ashman, illustrated by David McPhail, HarperCollins, 2008, 26 pages, $16.99 hardcover; read aloud: age 2 to 3 and older; read yourself: age 7 to 8.Before the new baby came along, the little boy had the complete attention of his parents and grandparents. All of the toys were his. Everyone marveled at all the things the little boy could do.Now, everyone is focused on the new baby, and the little boy isn't happy about that.After a particularly hard day with the baby, the little boy's mama knew the right words to turn things around, and the little boy started to embrace being a helpful BIG brother and loving the baby after all."Before you came, when I was king, I didn't want to change a thing. I liked to rule the world alone … But maybe I can share my throne."Written in rhyme, this sensitive and often humorous story depicts some of the trials of adjusting to a new sibling.<B>"The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg"</B> by Rodman Philbrick, Blue Sky Press/Scholastic, 2009, 224 pages, $16.99 hardcover; read aloud: age 9 and older; read yourself: age 9 and older.Twelve-year-old Homer P. Figg's beloved older brother, Harold, has been illegally sold into the Union Army by their cruel uncle and guardian, Squint.Homer immediately sets off to find his brother and try to keep him from being shot.Along the way, Homer encounters outrageous adventures and meets a wild and colorful cast of believable characters.Homer's determination to find his brother is fierce, and at last he is reunited with him — smack in the center of the Battle of Gettysburg.Filled with humor, danger, Homer's mischievous twisting of the truth and outright lies, and accurate, powerful information about the Civil War, this well-researched novel will entertain, engage and educate readers.