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Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?
Sona lives in India with her parents, Amma and Appa; her paternal grandparents, Paati and Thatha; and her “talking” stuffed elephant. Her maternal grandmother, whom everyone calls The President, lives nearby. Sona’s amma is expecting a baby, and the entire family is preparing for its arrival: dusting off an old crib, unpacking Sona’s old baby clothes, and, most importantly, compiling lists of potential boy and girl names. Sona is asked to help by thinking of a special girl name. In a Hindu ceremony 10 days after birth, the baby will be given three names. Despite her uncertainty about losing her only-child status, when the baby is born Sona immediately loves her. Now, new worries creep in. What if Sona can’t think of a name? What if she’s not a good big sister? With the support and love of her family, Sona is inspired to step up and embrace her new role in this early chapter book bursting with cultural detail, childlike emotion, and appealing characters. ©2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Jen Khatun
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 6-9
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Novel
Subjects:
Babies
Change
Families
Hindus
Indians and Indian Americans
Worry
Diversity subject:
Asian
Other Religion
Publisher:
Candlewick
Publish Year: 2021
Pages: 102
ISBN: 9781536214826
CCBC Location: Fiction, Soundar