![]() The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) Sona’s daily life filled with relatives, conversation, and tasty food will be relatable to some kids and enviable for others, and the name-day celebration may make all wish for a younger sibling to occasion such a party. Milne flavor to Elephant’s sometimes grumpy interjections (heard, of course, only by Sona). This is a classic early chapter book, suitable for reading aloud as well as alone, with a gently humorous and imaginative style that effectively conveys character (Sona’s grandmother’s house has “breakable glass and unbreakable rules”) and loving family dynamics, and there’s an A. But when she learns there will be a baby-naming ceremony, she’s determined to find the best name for her new brother or sister-one as nice as her own, a Hindi word for “gold.” Perfectly pitched to young readers, this tale of warming up to change is followed by a glossary of words from India to explore in the story. And despite Amma’s assurance that the sky always has room for new stars, Sona doesn’t feel stretchy or bighearted like the sky. She doesn’t want to share her room or her things with a new baby, not to mention the attention of Amma, Appa, Thatha, and Paatti. Then one day Amma tells Sona that she is going to have a baby. ![]() Relatives come over unannounced, the phone rings frequently, and friends drop by all the time. Sona Sharma’s house is full of three generations of people who joke often and argue sometimes. Can Sona be the best big sister ever when she’s not sure she even wants a baby sister or brother? Brimming with warmth and charm, this story set in India will resonate with new older siblings everywhere.
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