| Emma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems Contributor(s): George, Kristine O'Connell (Author), Carpenter, Nancy (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0618428429 ISBN-13: 9780618428427 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - Humorous - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family - Siblings - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Emotions & Feelings |
| Dewey: 811.54 |
| LCCN: 2008050647 |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 9.38" W x 9.27" (0.87 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest - Topical - Family |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 142397 Reading Level: 3.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): George, Kristine O.: - 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. |