Author Description

In 3 Years Apart, a book for parents and children (Ages 4-10), Michael J. Oswald draws a portrait of the life of a sister and brother who overcome childhood conflicts to grow up with a positive connection. The story begins with a boy who is about to become a big brother, what he feels and thinks as he awaits the arrival of his brother or sister and continues after his sister, Jessie, arrives. He experiences the joys and angst of life with a younger sibling. The focus shifts in the third chapter to Jessie's point of view, and what she, as a now four year old, remembers and feels about the role big brother, Jack, has played so far in her life. The fourth chapter takes a leap into the future where a grown-up Jessie has a phone conversation with a grown up Jack. The final chapter is a bonus feature based on stories that Jack created as a child. 3 Years Apart is a story for parents to read with their children and discuss as a family.