Illustrated by Spivey Gilchrist
Rating: Additional
Rating: Additional
Amistad, 2008, $17.99
ISBN: 9780060562847
Age/Grade Level: Ages 4-8
ISBN: 9780060562847
Age/Grade Level: Ages 4-8
Brothers and Sisters is a lovely collection of short poems. Each poem is simply written, easy to understand for all ages and, best of all, highly relatable. There is realism in these poems, not just "child siblings love each other at all times." Poems like "Teen Brother" give a very sad yet true depiction of a younger brother's sense of neglect from his withdrawn teenage brother, while ones like "Grandpa and Great Uncle Paul" ponder the future of sibling relationships. While I am not entirely sure about how well this will circulate at our library, those who read it should certainly enjoy this book.
Reviewer: Monica Barette, Orange Public Library
