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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2009
PreS-Gr 2 In no uncertain terms, a girl warns readers about the perils of a new sibling. Looking like an alien at first, and the object of unwarranted praise and attention, a baby is prone to all manner of gross behaviors. Sophie reveals that the situation doesn't get better as the infant grows into a toddler (known as a "monster"): stealing Halloween candy, swallowing lucky marbles...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
For freshly minted older siblings ambivalent about a new baby in the family, this tongue-in-cheek diatribe offers some comic relief and some sage advice. Sophie Peterman, veteran older sister, doesn't mince words about younger siblings: "Babies are...YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE!" According to Sophie, the problem isn't the leaky diapers, the smell, the lack of respect for personal property, or the fact that "if yo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
For freshly minted older siblings, this tongue-in-cheek diatribe offers comic relief and sage advice. Sophie Peterman, veteran big sister, doesn't...Log In or Sign Up to Read More