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Gr 1–4—This novel in verse successfully builds a story filled with anticipation, family humor, and sibling rivalry. Wissinger adroitly uses a variety of poetic forms to express nine-year-old Sam's excitement about an upcoming outing with his father: "Hip-hip, hooray!/It's fishing day./Yo-ho yippee!/Just Dad and me." To Sam's consternation, his annoying little sister decides that she wants to go, too. She packs for the trip by filling Sam's tackle box with her toys. "Where's my stringer?/Something's wrong!/The princess doll does not belong!" Sam is even more despondent when h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

An appealing topic and engaging, illustrated format combine for an especially accessible poetry title. Kids may relate to instances of sibling rivalry depicted in the story, such as having to share a parent’s attention and feeling territorial about one’s belongings. The story ends on a sweet note, however, with Sam a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More