Emma's Yucky Brother

by Jean Little, Jennifer Plecas (Illustrator)

Overview

Emma has always wanted a little brother. Now her family is adopting Max, and Emma is sure he will be the best brother ever. But Max has his own ideas. He thinks sisters are yucky, and that Emma is the yuckiest! Is this really what having a brother is all about?

In Jean Little's warmhearted, perceptive story about adoption, Emma learns that there is more to having a little brother than she had ever guessed — and that in order to get the brother she wants, she must first learn to be the sister he needs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780064442589
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	04/16/2002
Series:	I Can Read Level 3
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	675,895
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.19(d)
Lexile:	480L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jean Little is the author of more than twenty-five books for children. In addition to Emma's Magic Winter, her first I Can Read Book, Ms. Little's works include the novels Lost and Found, Different Dragons, From Anna and Hey World, Here I Am, illustrated by Sue Truesdell. Jean Little has always been interested in adoption, and she had a first-hand experience with it when her sister adopted two children several years ago. The family has nine pets, the most recent addition being Henry Higgins, a talking African gray parrot. Although Jean Little was born with scarred corneas that severely impair her vision, she has always loved to read and to write. She writes with a voice-activated computer and travels widely with her Seeing Eye dog, Pippa. Ms. Little lives in Ontario, Canada.

Jennifer Plecas's illustrations appear in many popular books for children, including Wrapping Paper Romp, a Growing Tree book by Patricia Hubbell, and Rattlebone Rock by Sylvia Andrews, as well as the ALA Notable Book the Outside Dog, an I Can Read Book by Charlotte Pomerantz. Ms. Plecas lives in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Table of Contents

	Emma's Big News	5
	Max's Visit	15
	Their Boy	29
	Max Comes to Stay	37
	Max's Sister	47

Editorial Reviews

Many young readers will appreciate the unusual theme, and the easygoing narrative will keep them reading.

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Heartfelt and honest; an adoption story from the viewpoint of the older sibling [with] simple words and clear, expressive illustrations.

Booklist (starred review)

"Heartfelt and honest; an adoption story from the viewpoint of the older sibling [with] simple words and clear, expressive illustrations."

Booklist

Many young readers will appreciate the unusual theme, and the easygoing narrative will keep them reading.

The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books

K-Gr 3-Emma has wanted a little brother for as long as she can remember, so when her parents are about to adopt four-year-old Max, she is excited. First, though, she needs to overcome his seeming dislike for her. The relationship is rocky, but in the end both siblings recognize the special bond they share. The children's reactions to the new family dynamics are realistic and the steps involved in Max's move from a foster home to his adoptive family will leave readers with a much better understanding of the emotional toll such a move has on everyone involved. These feelings are adeptly captured in the art. The expressive faces of Emma, Max, and their parents reflect the many moods of this evolving family. The gentle tone makes this book a wonderful resource for parents and caregivers/foster families helping youngsters understand this process of acceptance and change.-Maura Bresnahan, Shawsheen School, Andover, MA Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

School Library Journal

Many young readers will appreciate the unusual theme, and the easygoing narrative will keep them reading.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“The gentle tone makes this book a wonderful resource for parents and caregivers and foster families.” — School Library Journal (*Starred Review*)

“Heartfelt and honest; an adoption story from the viewpoint of the older sibling [with] simple words and clear, expressive illustrations.” — Booklist (starred review)

“[Little’s] understated dialogue and simple but effective plot incidents are the work of an accomplished pro. An excellent book.” — Kirkus Starred Review

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