Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince Ami that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friend's party. So both girls go, and not only does Sana demand to win every game, but after the party she steals Rubina's prized party favor, a red lollipop. What's a fed-up big sister to do?
Rukhsana Khan's clever story and Sophie Blackall's irresistible illustrations make for a powerful combination in this fresh and surprising picture book.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century
Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince Ami that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friend's party. So both girls go, and not only does Sana demand to win every game, but after the party she steals Rubina's prized party favor, a red lollipop. What's a fed-up big sister to do?
Rukhsana Khan's clever story and Sophie Blackall's irresistible illustrations make for a powerful combination in this fresh and surprising picture book.
By:
Rukhsana Khan Illustrated by:
Sophie Blackall Imprint: Penguin USA Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 262mm,
Width: 213mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 346g ISBN:9780670062874 ISBN 10: 0670062871 Pages: 40 Publication Date:04 March 2010 Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Rukhsana Khan lives in Toronto, Canada. Sophie Blackall lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Up to Seven) 2011
Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2012