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About the Book
“Sweet, upbeat, and refreshing.” —Kirkus Reviews
From the author of Strictly No Elephants comes an adorable picture book that tells the timeless tale of a little girl who’s on a mission to convince her big sister to play with her!
For Lizzie, the perfect afternoon is one spent playing with her big sister, Jane. But it’s tough being the little sister. Jane is always busy with activities and play dates. And so she hatches the perfect plan to show Jane just how much she loves her. Each day of the week Lizzie works hard sketching and planning, waiting until Saturday when she can reveal her grand surprise to Jane: it’s Sister Day, a celebration of imagination and sisterhood.
This sweet and whimsical story perfectly captures the special bond between sisters.
From the author of Strictly No Elephants comes an adorable picture book that tells the timeless tale of a little girl who’s on a mission to convince her big sister to play with her!
For Lizzie, the perfect afternoon is one spent playing with her big sister, Jane. But it’s tough being the little sister. Jane is always busy with activities and play dates. And so she hatches the perfect plan to show Jane just how much she loves her. Each day of the week Lizzie works hard sketching and planning, waiting until Saturday when she can reveal her grand surprise to Jane: it’s Sister Day, a celebration of imagination and sisterhood.
This sweet and whimsical story perfectly captures the special bond between sisters.
About the Author
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Lisa Mantchev is the author of many picture books, including the internationally acclaimed Strictly No Elephants and The Trouble with Giraffes, both illustrated by Taeeun Yoo; Remarkables, illustrated by David Litchfield; and Someday, Narwhal, illustrated by Hyewon Yum. Lisa lives on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. Learn more at LisaMantchev.com.
About the Illustrator
Sonia Sánchez is the illustrator of more than twenty award-winning picture books for children, including Snow Is… by Laura Gehl. Her illustrations—praised for their texture, emotion, and movement—have earned multiple starred reviews, an Eisner Award nomination, and multiple recognitions by the Society of Illustrators Original Art show. Sonia lives by the Mediterranean Sea with her husband, their children, a sleepy cat, and a not-so-quiet mix of dogs, ducks, and chickens. Visit her online at SoniaSanchez.Ultra-Book.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books (June 13, 2017)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781481437950
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
- Lexile ® AD540L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Raves and Reviews
Sweet, upbeat, and refreshing in presenting not a hint of rivalry or meanness. Young readers who enjoy loving sibling relationships in their own families will appreciate finding common ground here and may even pick up an idea or two. Nice for family sharing.
– Kirkus Reviews
Sisters will enjoy this sweet solution to an all too common problem.
– School Library Journal, May 2017
Awards and Honors
- Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Selection Title
Resources and Downloads
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