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 by Anthony Browne
My Brother
Published 2007 by Farrar Straus Giroux
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The boy in this book has a big brother who is good at everything. He's a wild rock singer and a terrific climber. He's read hundreds of books, he writes brilliant stories, and he's brave enough to stand up to bullies. To his adoring younger brother, this big brother is a hero. More than that - he is really cool. He can even whistle!
With bright and funny illustrations that will endear these siblings to readers, this is a fantastic follow-up to Anthony Browne's popular "My Dad" and "My Mom,"
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 by Toni Buzzeo
Ready or Not, Dawdle Duckling
Published 2005 by Dial Books
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Mama Duck plays hide-and-seek with her ducklings. But as his siblings quickly hide, Dawdle Ducking takes his time, and gets some help from friends. This companion to "Dawdle Ducking" is a funny tale of friendship, cooperation, and the joy of play. Full color.
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 by Marc Tolon Brown
Arthur Tells a Story
Published 2005 by Little Brown and Company
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Arthur and D.W. are back in two new 8 x 8 paperbacks full of fun! In Arthur Tells a Story, D.W. is bored and wants Arthur to entertain her, but Arthur would rather do something else. He gives her excuses that lead to the top of a volcano, through the jungle, across the ocean, and to the White House, making it Arthur's best story ever! In D.W. The Big Boss, D.W. thinks there should be more sugar in the cake, the house is a mess, Arthur's story voices are all wrong, and Kate's baby talk is backwards. But when Dad won't fix breakfast, Mom won't take D.W. to her play date, and Arthur stops talking, D.W. realizes that being bossy isn't always the best way to get things done.
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 by Nancy Carlson
Loudmouth George Earns His Allowance
Published 2006 by Carolrhoda Books
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In this fifth story about George and his schemes, he once again falls into his own trap. He and his four brothers have assigned chores, but playing video games, building a fort, watching TV, and swimming keep George too busy to do them. When his friend Harriet invites him to the movies, George asks his mom for his allowance; she says, "Not until you do your chores!" George has a great idea: he'll get his brothers to do the work by promising to take them along to the movies. But his plan backfires when the boys make such a mess of each job that George has twice as much to clean and winds up too tired to go to the movies after all.
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 by Paula Danziger
Barfburger Baby, I Was Here First
Published 2007 by Puffin Books
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For the first time, the author of the Amber Brown books shares her unparalleled pitch-perfect view of childhood in this picture book about a young boy who gives his new baby brother a nickname.
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 by Laura Elliott
Hunter's Big Sister
Published 2007 by Katherine Tegen Books
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The young raccoon introduced in Hunter's Best Friend at School (HarperCollins, 2002) returns in this story to bedevil his highly intelligent, imaginative, and bossy big sister. The siblings love acting out fairy tales, but Glenna plays all of the leading roles and casts Hunter as the "hedge of roses" in Sleeping Beauty and the pumpkin in Cinderaccoon. Hunter simply loves playing with her and teases her by tying signs to her tail or mimicking her every word. He just wants her attention and pesters her relentlessly until his copycat games accidentally place her in danger. The youngsters' glee, frustrations, and fears shine through a series of watercolor illustrations that faithfully follow text action. Mother Raccoon explains Hunter's behavior to her daughter with simplicity: "He's just teasing you because he loves you." A must-read for families with siblings.
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 by Sarah Ellis
Big Ben
Published 2001 by Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited
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It's not easy being the youngest, and Ben feels especially left out on report-card day. His older siblings receive grades and comments from their teachers. But, "Ben is a little kid in preschool. There are no subjects in preschool." Their parents proudly display the report cards on the fridge and Ben's feelings of inadequacy grow. Fortunately, as older siblings occasionally do, they recognize their brother's feelings. They use the family computer to make him his own special report card, giving him straight A's in important subjects like feeding the cat, shoe tying, tooth brushing, whistling, and making them laugh. The report card comes complete with positive comments and does much to improve the little boy's attitude, just in time for bed. The bright, comic-book faces of LaFave's characters are simple, yet highly animated. They display a broad range of emotions, with each illustration vivid against the ample white space. Children will relate to Ben's feelings and appreciate his siblings' kindness. A sweet story with a happy ending.
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 by Jonathan Emmett
This Way, Ruby!
Published 2007 by Scholastic Press
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The adorable little duckling from "Ruby in Her Own Time" is back for this new picture book. Ruby falls behind her brothers and sisters as they swim in the pond and she gets caught in a storm. Can she find her way home?
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 by Judith Ross Enderle
Smile, Principessa!
Published 2007 by Margaret K. McElderry Books
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Mama and Papa call their little "Principessa bambina" Bina, and Papa takes her picture every day. "Smile, Bina!" he says."Snap! Snap! Snap!"Thousands of pictures! Then "bambino Pasquale" -- Bino -- is born, and everything changes. Papa doesn't take pictures of Bina anymore; now he only seems to care about making Bino smile! "Pooey!"How Principessa gets her smile back is the heart of this charming story that is perfect for little ones and their new siblings.
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 by Cornelia Funke
The Wildest Brother
Published 2006 by Chicken House
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When it comes to protecting his big sister, Anna, young Ben is as brave as a lion. But when the day is over and darkness falls, Ben suddenly doesn't feel quite so brave. Sometimes, he realizes, it's Anna who does the protecting.
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 by Bob Graham
Dimity Dumpty: The Story of Humpty's Little Sister
Published 2007 by Candlewick Press (MA)
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With whimsy and warmth, Graham, author of "Oscar's Half Birthday," tells the lesser-known tale of a shy little soul who saves the day, paying tribute to a famous nursery rhyme figure and bringing smiles to his readers once again.
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 by Anita Harper
It's Not Fair
Published 2007 by Holiday House
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Putting up with a new baby brother is not fair, but could it be that sometimes being older isn't so bad? A big sister begins to see the ups as well as the downs of having a new sibling in this energetic picture book.
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 by Barbara Shook Hazen
Who Is Your Favorite Monster, Mama?
Published 2006 by Hyperion Books
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Lively language and inventive wordplay, paired with expressive illustrations, bring to life a swampy world of silly monsters that resolves a universal childhood issue with humor and heart.
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 by Karen Katz
Best-Ever Big Brother
Published 2006 by Grosset & Dunlap
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On each lift-the-flap spread of these books, Katz's illustrations celebrate the varied accomplishments of older siblings who may need a little ego-stroking after a new baby's arrival. Each book ends on a warm, loving note with the older child reassuring the baby.
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 by Karen Katz
Best-Ever Big Sister
Published 2006 by Grosset & Dunlap
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Babies sure have a lot of growing up to do! They can’t eat with a fork, sleep in a real bed, poop on a potty, ride a trike, or read a book. On every sweet lift-the-flap spread, Karen Katz’s illustrations celebrate the varied accomplishments of older siblings who may be in need of a little ego-stroking after a new baby’s arrival! Each book ends on a warm, loving note with the older child reassuring the baby that "one day you’ll be big like me."
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 by Pamela Kennedy
A Sister for Matthew
Published 2006 by Ideals Publications
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When Matthew's parents decide to adopt a baby girl from China he has many questions, but by the time she arrives he is excited about his new sister.
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 by Sally Lloyd-Jones
How to Be a Baby: By Me, the Big Sister
Published 2007 by Schwartz & Wade Books
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An all-knowing big sister offers her baby sibling this hilarious guide on to how to behave, from keeping a special plug in his mouth to stop a scream from coming out to learning that one day he'll be taller and smarter than he is now.
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 by Todd Mack
Princess Penelope Takes Charge
Published 2006 by Scholastic Press
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With brief, rhythmic text, Mack perfectly captures the world of an toddler who is must learn to share when her baby sibling arrives.
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 by Jessica Meserve
Small Sister
Published 2007 by Clarion Books
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Brilliant illustrations with inventive perspectives and use of shadows mark this delightful marriage of text and art for an outstanding debut that shows how courage can come in the smallest of packages.
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 by Patricia Polacco
Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare
Published 2006 by Philomel Books
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Seems like Richie's goal in life is to make Trisha's impossible, especially when he takes to teasing her about her beloved ballet class. She challenges Richie to perform in her ballet recital, and Richie agrees, under one condition: Trisha has to join his hockey team for the big game.
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