Big Red Lollipop
Big Red Lollipop

Big Red Lollipop

Written by Rukhsana Khan & illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Hardcover
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$16.97
4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
21
Words per page
AD490L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 2010
Publication date

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What's Big Red Lollipop About

Publisher Summary

Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can’t convince Ami that you just don’t bring your younger sister to your friend’s party. So both girls go, and not only does Sana demand to win every game, but after the party she steals Rubina’s prized party favor, a red lollipop. What’s a fed-up big sister to do?

What Kind of Book is Big Red Lollipop

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    At the beginning of this book, I was a little skeptical, but as the story unfolded, I was hooked. The book has a decent amount of diversity without appearing to be trying too hard. The way this outsider family navigates new cultural norms and learns empathy and understanding both among sisters and for a new culture is impressive. The sibling dynamic is fairly typical without being over the top. I was glad that the mother listened to her older daughter's opinion near the end of the story, valuing the way her child's experience could inform her decision and help her to be sympathetic to her other daughter's wishes. The illustrations are nicely drawn and enhance the mood of each page.

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The Creatives Behind the Book

    Author
    Rukhsana Khan

    Rukhsana Khan lives in Toronto, Canada.

    Illustrator
    Sophie Blackall

    Sophie Blackall (www.sophieblackall.com) is the illustrator of several award-winning picture books, including Meet Wild Boars by Meg Rosoff, Pecan Pie Baby by Jacqueline Woodson, Big Red Lollipop (by Rukhsana Khan), and the Ivy and Bean books by Annie Barrows. Her many honors include a BCCB Blue Ribbon, Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award, Society of Illustrators Founders Award, Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book, Book Sense 76 Pick, and New York Times Top Ten Picture Book. Her artwork has also appeared in murals as part of the New York City MTA’s “Arts for Transit” program. Previously she has had jobs in a shoe shop and a robot factory. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780670062874
Publication Date
January 1, 2010
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Text Details
Elysium
Page Count
40
Words Per Page
21
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2009022676
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
1166641525
Lexile® Level
AD490L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~M
ATOS® Book Level
2.2
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
134832
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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