{"product_id":"little-sisters-hardcover","title":"Little Sisters - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTomo Miura\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNanette McGuinness\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eKIRKUS STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eOne Mom + One Me = Just Right -- \u003ci\u003eLittle Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e is a joyful only-child picture book \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePerfect for ...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren ages 2 or older--especially only children--who crave big-imagination stories that reassure them \"one is wonderful\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBedtime shelves and cozy mother-and-daughter snuggles, from nightly read-alouds to spontaneous \"just because\" moments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMother's Day or Mom's birthday gifts from her one-and-only child\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmall-family celebrations such as Father's Day read-alouds, adoption-day keepsakes, or Easter basket stuffers that outlast chocolate eggs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClassrooms and teachers seeking a multicultural read-aloud or global stories for children ages 4-8 to diversify story time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLibraries and parents hunting for a Japanese girl picture book or Asian family picture book with authentic characters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamilies and educators browsing translated picture books, international picture books, or other award-winning translated kids books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGift givers and fans of Olivia, Saturday, and Me \u0026amp; Mama who want another lively heroine with a big heart\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor\/illustrator \u003c\/b\u003eTomo 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\"). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTranslator \u003c\/b\u003eNanette 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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 7.72 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 27, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52606783684890,"sku":"9781646900398","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/0dt0B5IZ699781646900398.webp?v=1785327983","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/little-sisters-hardcover","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}