Little Sisters - by Tomo Miura (Hardcover)

About the Book

"An only child daydreams about what her life would be like if she had a little sister. Perhaps several little sisters. Or, even, lots and lots of little sisters. She imagines all the fun they could have... Playing together. Sharing treats. Getting into mischief. But what if she never gets to be a big sister?"

Book Synopsis

KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW

One Mom + One Me = Just Right -- Little Sisters is a joyful only-child picture book

An only child daydreams about having one, and then many, little sisters, and all the fun they could have together. But after dreaming up a hundred pretend sisters, she realizes her family just right.

An only child with a big personality conjures a little sister to share with. One sister becomes two, then five, until the room overflows with paint-splatters, secret snack missions, candy towers, and peals of laughter. The build up of make-believe sisters feels boundless--yet when they disappear, she notices how Mama is still there. During an exuberant hug, she understands: one mom and one me are perfectly, wonderfully enough.

Perfect for ...

• Children ages 2 or older--especially only children--who crave big-imagination stories that reassure them "one is wonderful"
• Bedtime shelves and cozy mother-and-daughter snuggles, from nightly read-alouds to spontaneous "just because" moments
• Mother's Day or Mom's birthday gifts from her one-and-only child
• Small-family celebrations such as Father's Day read-alouds, adoption-day keepsakes, or Easter basket stuffers that outlast chocolate eggs
• Classrooms and teachers seeking a multicultural read-aloud or global stories for children ages 4-8 to diversify story time
• Libraries and parents hunting for a Japanese girl picture book or Asian family picture book with authentic characters
• Families and educators browsing translated picture books, international picture books, or other award-winning translated kids books
• Gift givers and fans of Olivia, Saturday, and Me & Mama who want another lively heroine with a big heart

Review Quotes

What would life be like with a younger sibling? . . . Translated from French, Miura's delightful prose is simple yet earnest, leaving ample space for well-crafted, spare illustrations. . . . Little by little, the sisters conquer that space until they fill the page--literally and metaphorically--as they wildly splash paint all over a blank canvas. . . Young readers anticipating, even hoping, for will delight in all the ways these sisters play with and enjoy each other. Start with imagination, add a sprinkle of mischief, and stir for pure joy! -- "Starred Kirkus Review"

About the Author

Author/illustrator Tomo Mirua is an author and Japanese artist who lives and works in Tochigi. She graduated from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, Canada. She was selected for the 2016 Bologna International Picture Book Exhibition. She has also won a prestigious design award (the Silver Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award category for a series of drawings "The Other Me").

Translator Nanette McGuinness is an award-winning opera singer and translator of over 80 books and graphic novels for children and adults from French, Italian, German, and Spanish into English, including the well-known Geronimo Stilton graphic novels.