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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…. Big sisters and little sisters alike will agree: this is a sassy and touching celebration of sisterhood for all ages.

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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…. Big sisters and little sisters alike will agree: this is a sassy and touching celebration of sisterhood for all ages.

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With generous dollops of humor and insight, Pham portrays a little girl who delineates the differences between her older sister and herself. Swimming in a huge, puffy-sleeved polka dot dress, she grouses, "The Big Sister gets all the new clothes. I'm the Little Sister. I get all her old clothes." Pen-and-ink vignettes express all the nuances of this sweet-and-sour relationship, from squabbling over a messy room to sharing scary stories while safely tucked in bed. (ages 4 to 6)
Child magazine's Best Children's Book Awards 2005
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In the first book she has both written and illustrated, Pham (Can You Do This, Old Badger?) lends a fresh and funny perspective to the pros and cons of being second in the birth order. "The Big Sister usually does things first," says the pigtailed, mischievously chubby, narrator of her girly, schoolmarmish elder. "I'm the Little Sister. I'm always catching up." Although the text is straightforward and familiar in its compare-and-contrast observations ("The Big Sister is very neat. I'm the Little Sister. I'm not"), the book comes alive in Pham's full-page and spot illustrations, created with Japanese brush pen-and-ink and set amid fields of crisp white space. The bold, accomplished brush strokes, washes of predominantly sepia and rose colors, and cheeky characterizations make every vignette bristle and bounce with comic energy. The scenes of sibling collaboration, which often turn treacly in books of this ilk, are every bit as winning as those of sibling conflict. Whether depicting the big sister shielding the little one's eyes from a kissing scene on TV or the little one defiantly smeared with her sister's lipstick ("I'm the little sister. I can't wear lipstick and I'll never be older"), Pham has beautifully captured the touch-and-go affection that is a verity of sibling life. Ages 4-8. (July) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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This simple text speaks straight to the heart of every sister pair. Someone is always older, bigger, better; someone is always younger, smaller, struggling to catch up. Energetic illustrations drive the story forward and offer lots of commentary on the sister relationship, from the neat-messy dichotomy to the "thinks she knows best, knows she knows best" conflict. The occasional comic note in the little sister's voice—for example, "I go to bed at 7:30 . . . sometimes"—will have kids giggling and thinking, "Yep, that's me!" The book has a very satisfactory ending, one that will please sisters, both older and younger, everywhere. 2005, Hyperion Books for Children, Ages 3 to 7.
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PreS-Gr 2-An impish child laments: "I'm the Little Sister. I'm always catching up." She relates such indignities as wearing hand-me-downs and having to go to bed at 7:30. Her poised, freckle-faced sibling plays the piano, balances a book on her head, and "thinks she's always right." The relationship does have its perks: "The Big Sister tells all the good stories!" and she "watches out for me." Japanese brush pen-and-ink illustrations with splashes of digitally produced red, pink, and brown show big sis leading the way on a nighttime trip to the bathroom, covering her young charge's eyes from smooching scenes on TV, and performing an impromptu sock-puppet show. Readers will be charmed by the little girl's simply stated truths, and the expressive drawings capture petulant frowns, looks of concentration (with tongue sticking out), and satisfied grins. With warmth and good humor, the ups and downs of sisterly love are perfectly conveyed.-Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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Illustrator Pham's first foray into writing illuminates the complex and compelling world of sisterhood. With an air of nonchalance, a younger sibling narrates, discussing conspiratorially with readers the disparity between herself and her older sister. Through the youngster's saucy little speeches, Pham adeptly conveys the feelings that close connection to another individual evoke. At the tale's outset, the younger girl clearly delineates the many differences that set the two apart. However, as it progresses, Pham's expressive brush pen-and-ink illustrations slowly reveal the other side of the story, illustrating the caring that flows between the two. The digitally produced color enlivens the pages with splashes of pure hues, and its not-quite-perfect placements actually fit in with the energy of the illustrations. Pham's depictions of the sisters are full of character and vibrancy; the spunky little sister with her outrageously red cowboy hat and the more refined older sister will resonate with many sibling pairs, young or old. Pham offers a frothy fun tale that at its heart shows the depth and breadth of these relationships as something to be cherished. (Picture book. 4-8)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780786851829
  • Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
  • Publication date: 7/27/2005
  • Pages: 40
  • Sales rank: 116,213
  • Age range: 4 - 8 Years

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 5, 2011

    Best Sister book

    Being a little sister and then having my own daugthers I just fell in love with this book. The first time I read it I started to get all teared up. The final page is the best...my sister my be good at being a big sister, but I'll always be better than her at being a little sister. Just what a little sis needs to hear. A must have book for any family with two girls.

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  • Posted March 30, 2010

    A must share between sisters

    Loved it!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 11, 2006

    sisters rule

    my two and four year olds love this book. they had it memorized within one week. my two year old is always asking me to put her hair up in a pigtails so she can look like the little sister in the book. a great book for young girls to enjoy.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 24, 2006

    Thoughts from a little sister...

    What a charming book for anyone who's been a big or little sister! The illustrations speak for themselves and bring back fond childhood memories. Makes a great gift for big sister, little sister, or even mom and dad!

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