Sister Day - by Jyoti Rajan Gopal (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Dawn breaks
new day
hearts light
sisters play.

In this lyrical and spare picture book with beautiful illustrations from Fanny Liem, author Jyoti Rajan Gopal tells the story of two sisters who are excited to go on a backyard adventure. But when their make-believe meets with disaster, the sisters take some time apart. They learn to forgive each other's mistakes, and soon the sisters are combining their ideas to make the most beautiful backyard kingdom of all. Because now they know:

Sister spirit
sister strong
sister heart
sister strong.

Review Quotes

"Gopal captures the entire arc of a "sister day" right down to the snug nighttime rituals. The text pops and the digital illustrations use texture and color to keep up with the girls' energy as they -cycle through childhood's myriad -emotions... A celebration of sisterhood, of play, and problem-solving, all at once. A perfect purchase." --School Library Journal

"The colorful, cheery illustrations are full of playful moments that show the children using their imaginations...An ode to sisterly love and creative play." --Kirkus

About the Author

Jyoti Rajan Gopal is a Desi writer, Kindergarten teacher, and author of several picture books including Sister Day. Growing up, she lived in Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, India and China. She now lives in New York with her family.

Fanny Liem is an illustrator born and raised in Indonesia. When she is not drawing, you can find her watching movies and/or listening to country music.