FICTION

Waiting for Sophie

by Sarah ELLIS
illus. by Carmen Mok. 48p. Pajama. Apr. 2017. Tr $10.95. ISBN 9781772780208.
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K-Gr 2—Liam is excited about his new baby sister when his parents first bring her home, but after three whole weeks, he is bored with Sophie's burping, crying, and throwing up. When is she going to start talking and playing and growing up? Waiting is hard for Liam. Fortunately, he has his Nana-Downstairs, who is willing to help him build a "Grow Older Faster" machine. When all is said and done, the GOF does not appear to make his sister age any faster, but it does seem to help Liam grow a bit and learn some new skills in the process. This early chapter book offers a relatable story for intermediate readers, who will empathize with the frustrations of waiting for a younger sibling to become old enough to be a playmate. Cartoonish character illustrations on most pages enhance the text.
VERDICT A sweet and tender addition for libraries looking for more new sibling materials or titles about patience.
Reviewed by Jessica Marie, Salem Public Library, OR
[Books by Horn Book reviewers are not reviewed; we provide notice of publication and descriptive comment.] Liam is impatient for baby sister Sophie to get older so she can be a playmate. With super-supportive and handy Nana-Downstairs's help, he builds a Get Older Faster machine to help that process along--but finds that he's the one who does the most growing up. Realistic digital illustrations support the text on just about every page of Ellis's first early chapter book.
 , May 01, 2017

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