Me and the Boss

By Michelle Edwards, April Harrison (Illustrator)

A determined boy learns to sew, surprising his bossy sister with his success.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Lee is determined to master sewing, despite his sister Zora's bossy nature. As they attend a library class, Zora excels while Lee struggles. Undeterred, Lee practices at night, eventually mending his pants and Zora's beloved stuffed bear. Will Zora's reaction change their sibling dynamic, or will she remain the boss? Discover the heartwarming journey of perseverance and sibling bonds.

From the publisher

CORETTA SCOTT KING ILLUSTRATOR HONOR AWARD WINNERCHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARD WINNER All the highs and lows of having a bossy, protective, and loving older sibling are depicted in this heartwarming picture book by a critically acclaimed author and award-winning illustrator. Meet Lee, a little boy who won’t give up until he learns how to sew, and Zora, the sister who watches him try–and ultimately succeed! “I know big sisters. Zora, the boss, she’s mine,” explains Lee as he and Zora head to the library, where Mrs. C is teaching the children how to sew. Though Zora sews a beautiful flower on her cloth square, little Lee makes a mess out of the half-moon he is trying to stitch. That night, when he can’t sleep, he gives sewing another try…and succeeds, even mending the hole in his pants pocket! The next morning, he sneaks into Zora’s room and sews the ear back on Bess, her stuffed bear. When Zora discovers Bess, she wraps Lee in her special big sister hug–for just a moment–and then is back to being the boss once again. National Jewish Book Award-winning author Michelle Edwards and Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award-winning illustrator April Harrison create a funny, oh-so-true portrait of a brother and sister’s relationship in this winning picture book.