The big one gets new clothes. The little one gets hand-me-downs. The big one does everything first. The little one is always catching up. But the little one can do some things well, and can even teach the older one a thing or two....
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
A new favorite:
Until this book, I haven't found many books for my little girl who suddenly found herself a big sister. Since we got it in the mail last week, my daughter has requested it every night for our nightly reading before bed. A very sweet book.
Sweet, sentimental with extraordinary illustrations:
Never before have I seen a picture book with such expressive illustrations. From grins to grimaces to telling body language, Pham accurately captures the give-and-take, love-and-hate of sisterhood. Any household with two or more girls will appreciate the relationship woes and triumphs in this tale. While the text does not convey a story per se, it instead provides snapshots of sibling rivalry and scenes of tenderness. Pham's glorious pen-and-ink illustrations more than make up for the lack of a clear... more info
Wonderful!:
I bought this for a my daughters (4 and 1), and when my sister had a second daughter, I sent another copy to her. She loves it as well. The illustrations are wonderful, and tell the story as well as the words. My oldest loves to describe what's going on in the pictures as we read the book. I believe this is her favorite book (and she loves books, we have our own library according to her cousin!). I think this book is a great way to explore the sister relationship - the shared experiences, the... more info
A Family Favorite:
We have been having problems with sibling rivalry. This book has helped our older daughter to understand the meaning of the word "Sister". Also, it has helped her to see things from the little sister perspective. Wonderful!
