Tuesday, January 12, 2016

A Guide to Sisters by Paula Metcalf, illustrated by Suzanne Barton - ADVISABLE

Metcalf, Paula.  A Guide to Sisters, illustrated by Suzanne Barton.  Random House, 2014.  $17.99.  PICTURE BOOK.

Little sisters cry, create stinky diapers, and eventually cute little sharp teeth.  From where to tickle, how to share, to teaching your little sister some style, a big sister’s job isn’t done until bedtime—and both big and little sisters can get scared in the middle of the night.  It’s a good thing they have each other.  

An utterly charming and surprisingly comprehensive, yet succinct, guidebook to getting a new sister for little girls. The illustrator, Suzanne Barton cleverly uses color backgrounds and clothes that brighten the black and white illustrations of the characters.  Their facial expressions are adorably accurate.  This book is a great gift for any girl who is expecting or has a new sister.

Pre-K, EL-ADVISABLE.  Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.   

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