Big Sisters Are the Best
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2012 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Big Sisters Are the Best

By Fran Manushkin, Kirsten Richards (Illustrator)

Part of the Big Siblings are the Best series

A toddler navigates the joys and challenges of becoming a big sister.

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24 pages· 242 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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A young girl embarks on the journey of becoming a big sister, discovering the joys and responsibilities of caring for a new baby. As she learns what she can do that the baby can't, she embraces her new role with love and curiosity. Will she find her place in this growing family?

From the publisher

The story follows a young girl as she helps to care for the new baby in her family.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Words
242
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
Themes & topics
Books about new siblingBooks about familyBooks about family lifeBooks about sistersBooks about siblings
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.5
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
149302
Publication
Published
January 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781404872257

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