Sisters – August 26, 2014

Sisters Hardcover – August 26, 2014
Author: Visit ‘s Raina Telgemeier Page ID: 0545540593

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*Starred Review* Telgemeiers follow-up to Smile (2010)possibly the only universally embraced graphic novel on the planetoffers the same thoughtful perspective while also creating a slightly more mature and complex tone. Raina boards the family minivan traveling from California to Colorado to visit relatives, sharing a charged and eventful trip with her mother, sister, and younger brother. Cleverly, the trip is interspersed with flashbacks that flesh out the emotional background and neatly dovetail with Smile. While the focus of the story explores Rainas combative relationship with her younger sister, Amara, it is in some sense about families themselves, the tensions they breed, the unspoken worries that swirl through households, and the ways an older generations unintended example echoes through younger generations. This may sound dark and heavy, but it actually exists only as an underlying reality. Telgemeier keeps the surface story popping and zippy, even through the constant sparring between the awkwardly adolescent Raina and her firecracker younger sister, a relationship that will prove profoundly familiar to many readers. Telgemeiers art complements her writing to great effect, offering a cheerful, vivid cartoon simplicity that allows readers to instantly engage even as it leaves room for deeper truths to take hold. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: New York Times best-selling Smile continues to be one of the most widely loved kids graphic novels in recent history. With a sizable first print run, Telgemeiers publisher is counting on a repeat performance. Grades 5-8. –Jesse Karp

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* "A wonderfully charming tale of family and sisters that anyone can bond with." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Alternately poignant and laugh-out-loud funny."  — Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Telgemeier's art complements her writing to great effect, offering a cheerful, vivid cartoon simplicity that allows readers to instantly engage even as it leaves room for deeper truths to take hold." — Booklist, starred review

* "A must-have follow-up to Smile." — School Library Journal, starred review

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Age Range: 8 – 12 yearsGrade Level: 3 – 7Lexile Measure: 290L (What’s this?)Hardcover: 208 pagesPublisher: GRAPHIX (August 26, 2014)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0545540593ISBN-13: 978-0545540599 Product Dimensions: 1 x 6 x 8.5 inches Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #46,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #41 in Books > Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Difficult Discussions > Abuse #363 in Books > Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Siblings #482 in Books > Children’s Books > Comics & Graphic Novels

I love how this book went well with "Smile". Raina is one of my favorite writers. I would recommend and Raina’s other book "Drama". I hope Raina writes more books for the series!

Sisters by Raina Telgemeier

Summary (208 pages): In this follow-up to her highly acclaimed graphic novel Smile, Raina Telgemeier tells the story of her relationship with her younger sister, Amara. The main story is of a road trip 13-year-old Raina takes from California to Colorado with her mother, Amara, and their younger brother. In flashbacks, we see a much younger Raina wishing for a sister, then experiencing disappointment with the reality of a baby, then a toddler. There are other difficult family situations for Raina to deal with, including her father’s extended job loss and her parents’ possible separation, but in the end, the family ties remain strong.

Pros: Raina Telgemeier is probably my favorite graphic novelist. Her artwork is just right for elementary kids, and the stories are engaging and positive. This would be a good book to give a reluctant girl reader.

Cons: This didn’t have quite the upbeat ending I enjoyed in Smile. It is a graphic novel, so it will be a quick read for many kids.

I really enjoyed "Smile" and "Drama" and figured I should finish out the three books and just read "Sisters" now rather than holding off.

In this installment Raina remembers when her sister was born and how they came to be less than the fights and more of family. They also deal with an awkward cross-state trip where they learn their parents are having marital problems.

Personally I felt this book didn’t really hold up to "Smile"’s success. I found myself skimming some of the passages simply because they weren’t nearly as interesting. Instead of it containing some relatable stories surrounding a middle schooler growing up, it was more like one long anecdote on the relationship of sisters.

While I could respect what the author was conveying, I really struggled with interest throughout the entire thing. There was no resolution to the story with the parents (understandable but still). Also the story didn’t really have a plot other than a general snapshot of family. It bothered me a bit and I found myself flipping forward to see if anything interesting actually happened.

Frankly I’d recommend it for huge fans of "Smile" and Raina Telgemeier but otherwise I’d skip it.

2.5 Stars
Published by GRAPHIX
August 26, 2014
200 Pages
Provided by–the Library

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I’m a Big Brother Kindle Edition

I’m a Big Brother Kindle Edition
Author: Visit ‘s Joanna Cole Page ID: B00HLIZ0AE

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File Size: 5807 KBPrint Length: 32 pagesPublisher: HarperFestival; Revised edition (March 25, 2014)Publication Date: March 25, 2014 Sold by: HarperCollins Publishers Language: EnglishID: B00HLIZ0AEText-to-Speech: Not enabled X-Ray: Not Enabled Word Wise: Not EnabledLending: Not Enabled Enhanced Typesetting: Not Enabled Best Sellers Rank: #159,898 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #15 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children’s eBooks > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > New Baby #105 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children’s eBooks > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > New Experiences #208 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children’s eBooks > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Siblings

I have been looking some time now for a book for my son that tells him about having a new baby. I really like how this book tells what all a new baby can’t do yet (ex. new babies can’t talk, walk, play with toys yet, and can’t eat pizza or ice cream). Then the book goes on to tell what babies can do (ex. Babies like to drink milk, stay warm and cozy, and best of all the baby loves to look at me because I’m the big brother!). The book makes the brother of the baby feel special because the book explains to them that they are a big boy and a new brother. It lets them know that they can help mommy and daddy with the baby! My son is only 2 1/2 but loves this book more than I thought he would. He now talks about can’t waiting for his new baby to get here. Now He tells everyone that he is a big brother, my little guy is just so proud of this! This is a very well writen book, easy to understand even for a 2 year old. As a new mom to be I also love this book, it helps explain things that I wasn’t sure how to.

After reading about 8 big brother/big sister books, this is one of my top three favorites. The mood of the book is very positive, unlike many others on the subject. Our son enjoys it very much.

This updated version, illustrated by Rosalinda Kightley, is better than the original. The original never showed the mother holding the baby whereas the new version does, a couple of times. Neither version shows breastfeeding but the new version cuts back on the bottle feeding at least. My son loves this book and we have tried many. He is 28 months old and most books are too old for him or too detailed to capture his attention. We first borrowed this book from the library, along with all of the others we’ve tried, and had to buy it after renewing it 3 times. I also like the fact that the book does not address negative feelings the older sibling may have. We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it; why give him any ideas? Another great choice on this subject is On Mother’s Lap by Ann Herbert Scott. My son also loves the Sesame Street video Three Bears and a New Baby. If you are looking for a parenting book for yourself on this subject, try Welcoming Your Second Baby, by Vicky Lansky or Keys to Preparing and Caring for Your Second Child, by Meg Zweiback. Avoid the book From One Child to Two, by Judy Dunn. Dunn’s book was so indecisive and negative, we might not be having another child after reading it if I hadn’t already been pregnant.
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