The New Small Person

Written and illustrated by Lauren Child

A new sibling disrupts Elmore's world, sparking unexpected change.

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32 pages· AD490L

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Bookroo's summary

Elmore Green relishes his life as an only child, with his own space and untouched treasures. But when a new sibling arrives, chaos ensues as the 'small person' disrupts his orderly world, even licking his beloved jelly-beans. Frustration mounts as Elmore feels overshadowed and misunderstood. Yet, one pivotal night, everything shifts, challenging Elmore to see his sibling in a new light. Can Elmore embrace this change, or will he remain trapped in jealousy? Discover the heartwarming journey of sibling rivalry and unexpected bonds.

From the publisher

Feeling jealous when a new sibling arrives, little Elmore Green becomes frustrated when the “small person” knocks over his things and licks his jelly-bean collection until a special night when their relationship changes. By the award-winning author of the Charlie and Lola series.

Awards

Charlotte Zolotow Honor (2016)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD490L

Themes & topics

Books about new babies Books about babies Books about brothers Books about new sibling Books about siblings

What readers & critics say

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5.5

“This is a great story about an only child who finds himself no longer the only child around. It does a fantastic job of showing some of the struggles of adapting to life with a sibling. I really like that it takes you through a journey starting at a new baby, but also some of the frustrations of having a slightly older little sibling who sometimes gets into your stuff and wants to follow you around and wear your clothes. Lest you worry this is only about sibling frustration, fret now—it also brings the reader around to how nice it can be too. In fact, life might actually be a lot more fun with a little person around ;)”

Marmee

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