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Big Sister and Little Sister

Big Sister and Little Sister

By Charlotte Zolotow
Ages:
    • Virtue
      VIRTUE
      Is this the way I want my child to think and act?
      Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
      ★★★★★
    • Language
      LANGUAGE
      Is this the way I want my child to speak?
      Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
      ★★★☆☆
    • Story
      STORY
      Does this story resonate with my child?
      Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
      ★★★☆☆
    • Beauty
      BEAUTY
      Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty?
      Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.
      ★★★★☆

    Values

    • Empathy
    • Gratitude
    Heart

    Struggles

    • Family Ties
    • Responsibility
    Why Should
    Why Should My Child Read This Book?

    A sweet story of sisterhood that illustrates the importance of serving family. Siblings often forget the significance of caring for one another, but this book reminds us how we help each other grow.

    What is this book
    What’s This Book About?
    A small girl runs away from her domineering older sister, only to discover how much she is needed and loved.

    Anything I need to be aware of?

    VIEW FLAGS
    Genres:
    Illustrator: Martha Alexander
    Publisher: HarperCollins
    Published: 1990
    Page Count: 32
    ISBN13: 9780064432177
    *This review applies only to ISBN number noted above.
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