FICTION

Little Miss, Big Sis

by Amy Krouse ROSENTHAL

illus. by Peter H. Reynolds. 40p. Harper. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062302038.

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PreS-K—A family of three has big news: "Little Miss will be a big sis!" Described in staccato but rhythmic rhyming text and accompanied by jaunty cartoon line and wash illustrations on every page, this story will resonate with many readers. Life for Little Miss gets more interesting (and maybe more tiring) as the baby grows out of the "Sleep./Fuss./Eat./Repeat…" phase to "Funny faces./Warm embraces./Giggly chases." Through it all, Little Miss is learning how to be a much-loved big sister.

VERDICT An engaging tale with vivacious, expressive illustrations and lively language.

Reviewed by Maria B. Salvadore, formerly at District of Columbia Public Library

When Little Miss learns she's going to be a big sister, she waits impatiently for the baby. "Then...Ow. Now!" The baby arrives. In well-metered rhyming text, this big sis enthusiastically participates in the care of her new sibling. Reynolds's loose-lined, soft-color illustrations are set against ample white space and bring vibrant life to the spare text.

, Oct 01, 2015

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