Books
This section contains 10 articles.
7 x 9 = Trouble!
By: Claudia Mills
Illustrated by: G. Brian Karas
Wilson, a third grader, struggles with multiplication. He wishes he were as smart as the other kids in his class, or even his little brother, Kipper, who is a kindergarten math wiz. Wilson perseveres, however, and not only passes his times table test but gains a pet!
Annie Rose Is My Little Sister
By: Shirley Hughes
Alfie, a preschooler, understands his baby sister, Annie Rose. Like most siblings, Annie Rose is both a delight and a trial. In this book, realistic illustrations depict real children in sometimes untidy but always recognizable settings.
Attaboy, Sam!
By: Lois Lowry
Sam uses a great deal of initiative to make just the right birthday present for his mother. But when he combines all of her favorite smells to make the perfect perfume, disastrous (and odiferous) results permeate this worthy sequel to All About Sam.
Black Is Brown Is Tan
By: Arnold Adoff
Illustrated by: Emily Arnold McCully
Rhythmic language and luminous paintings show the joy of this warm and loving family as they rejoice in their differences.
Daisy and the Egg
By: Jane Simmons
Daisy, a winsome young duck, never looses faith that her new sibling will emerge from the egg, despite her mother’s warning that some eggs just don’t hatch. Daisy’s perseverance pays off when her new brother Pip finally pokes his way out of the shell. Cozy illustrations capture Daisy’s child-like confidence in an appealing story of determination and loyalty.
Emma's Yucky Brother
By: Jean Little
Illustrated by: Jennifer Plecas Plecas
Emma is thrilled that her family is adopting a 4-year old boy. She soon learns, though, that being an older sister isn’t what she thought it would be at all. Gradually, Emma and Max start to feel like siblings as each child begins to adapt to their family's new configuration. Expressive, simply drawn illustrations extend the smooth text.
Jamaica Tag-Along
By: Juanita Havill
Illustrated by: Anne Sibley O'Brien
When Ossie, Jamaica’s older brother, goes out to play, Jamaica follows. Ossie tells Jamaica that she’s a tag-along. But Jamaica soon meets another friend and together they turn the tables on her brother. Realistic watercolors convey the children’s emotions.
Julius, Baby of the World
By: Kevin Henkes
Lilly is sick and tired of hearing about the wonders of Julius, her new baby brother. Because she wants him to go back to where he came from, Lilly spends a lot of time in the "uncooperative chair." But when a cousin criticizes Julius, Lilly learns just how protective a big sister can feel. Deceptively simple line and wash illustrations show the intense emotions of Lilly and her mouse family.
Max's First Word
By: Rosemary Wells
Max's big sister, Ruby, tries to teach Max to say several new words, but the word he chooses to say will surprise and delight toddlers.
Zack in the Middle
By: Dia Michels
Illustrated by: Fred Bell
Being stuck in between a busy older sister and a cute baby sister makes Zack feel out of place. Then he discovers being in the middle isn’t so bad after all. Lighthearted illustrations extend the recognizable situations described in the breezy text.