Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?

By Chitra Soundar, Jen Khatun (Illustrator)

Part of the Sona Sharma series

A new sibling challenges Sona's world. Can she embrace the change?

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112 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Sona's bustling home in India is about to welcome a new baby, but she's unsure about sharing her space and family’s attention. As her mother assures her that the sky always has room for new stars, Sona struggles to feel as expansive. When a baby-naming ceremony is announced, Sona is determined to find the perfect name, one as special as her own. Will she discover the joy in becoming a big sister, or will the change be too much? Dive into Sona's journey of acceptance and growth in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Can Sona be the best big sister ever when she’s not sure she even wants a baby sister or brother? Brimming with warmth and charm, this story set in India will resonate with new older siblings everywhere. Sona Sharma’s house is full of three generations of people who joke often and argue sometimes. Relatives come over unannounced, the phone rings frequently, and friends drop by all the time. Then one day Amma tells Sona that she is going to have a baby. Is that good? Sona isn’t so sure. She doesn’t want to share her room or her things with a new baby, not to mention the attention of Amma, Appa, Thatha, and Paatti. And despite Amma’s assurance that the sky always has room for new stars, Sona doesn’t feel stretchy or bighearted like the sky. But when she learns there will be a baby-naming ceremony, she’s determined to find the best name for her new brother or sister–one as nice as her own, a Hindi word for “gold.” Perfectly pitched to young readers, this tale of warming up to change is followed by a glossary of words from India to explore in the story.

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