At first when Sona hears that she's going to have a baby brother or sister, she is not excited. Everyone in her family is talking about the new baby and hardly paying any attention to her. She doesn't want to share her favorite baby clothes and toys and make space for another person in her family. But when she learns about the special naming ceremony she is determined to find the perfect one. Can Sona go from reluctant older sister to being the very best?
This story follows a large and loving family in India as they prepare for a new baby. Learning about the cultural traditions around this event is fun and everything is clearly explained and celebrated with adorable illustrations, sweet characters, and a relatable plot for anyone who has experienced changes in their family. A great story for new chapter book readers.
Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister by Chitra Soundar illustrated by Jen Khatun
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tags: character driven, contemporary fiction, family life, global perspectives, People of Color
This story follows a large and loving family in India as they prepare for a new baby. Learning about the cultural traditions around this event is fun and everything is clearly explained and celebrated with adorable illustrations, sweet characters, and a relatable plot for anyone who has experienced changes in their family. A great story for new chapter book readers.
Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister by Chitra Soundar illustrated by Jen Khatun
Erica's Picks
1st - 3rd
tags: character driven, contemporary fiction, family life, global perspectives, People of Color
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