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Emma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems

Kristine O'Connell George

Finalist:Cybils -Poetry (2011)
Nominee:Beehive Awards -Poetry (2013)

Emma is Jess's little sister . . . and her dilemma. How can one small girl be sweet, funny, imaginative, playful, and affectionate as well as a clinging vine, brat, tattletale, and nuisance-all at the same time? Why is Jess supposed to be a good big sister while Emma doesn't have to be a good little sister? The highlights and low points of this sibling relationship are insightfully evoked in short and simple poems, some funny, some touching, and all resonant with emotional truth. Every child with a younger sibling will recognize Jess's dilemma and the combination of ambivalence and deep loyalty that is built into the sibling relationship. Nancy Carpenter's graceful illustrations perceptively complement Kristine O'Connell George's agile poems.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Clarion Books
  • Publish Date: Feb 22nd, 2011
  • Pages: 48
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.27in - 9.38in - 0.45in - 0.87lb
  • EAN: 9780618428427
  • Recommended age: 06-09
  • Categories: • Poetry - Humorous• Family - Siblings• Social Topics - Emotions & Feelings

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About the Author

George, Kristine O'Connell: - Kristine O'Connell George is an acclaimed poet who conducts poetry workshops for children and teachers. She is the author of several books of poetry for young people, including Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems and The Great Frog Race, winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award. She lives with her family in Southern California. Visit her online at kristinegeorge.com and on Twitter at @Kristine_George.
Carpenter, Nancy: -

Nancy Carpenter, illustrator of many successful picture books, lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Praise for this book

"The vignettes form such a vivid portrait of Emma and Jessica that readers may feel as if they personally know them--and a tense turn of events will have readers holding their breath." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A potent combination of accessibility and understanding, this will work well as a readalone or a readaloud, offering sympathy to those who are in the older-sib position and perspective to those who aren't."--Bulletin, starred review

"Spring-colored line drawings in pen-and-ink and digital media are filled with engaging details, expressive characters, and lots of humor, and bring the family dynamics to life while the verses build to a climactic situation that brings these youngsters together in a touching way."--School Library Journal, starred review "This touching portrayal captures well the many mutual acts of kindness and tolerance inherent in healthy sibling relation."--Kirkus

"The poems and art tell an absorbing story--complete with a few tense moments and a warm, believable conclusion--widening the audience and making this book more than just an opportunity for big sisters to nod their heads in total recognition."--The Horn Book "Older siblings everywhere will recognize the big-sister's view of family fury and fun."--Booklist --