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March 19, Wednesday
Sister Act
Leave
it to Lisa—which is to say, author/illustrator couple Anne Gutman
and Georg Hallensleben—to tell it like it is when it comes to new,
squalling infant siblings. Lisa’s Baby Sister is the latest
addition to the Lisa and Gaspard series, which depicts the friendship
of a zesty girl/boy dog duet. Hilariously
written, Lisa's Baby Sister captures the mix of confusion and jealousy
kids often feel when a newborn intruder comes to stay, and the straight-from-the
hip talk conveys that it's okay to feel conflicted about the big change
looming in their lives.
Hallensleben's
contemporary illustrations artfully display the sights of urban life;
Lisa serenely strolls past avant-garde sculptures and dines in outdoor
cafes with the aplomb of a city dweller. Of course, Lisa comes around
once she notices that baby Lila looks like her— offering hope to
parents battling the beast of sibling rivalry.
Lisa's Baby Sister available on Amazon.com
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