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by: Charlotte Zolotow
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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780064432177
ISBN: 0064432173
Label: HarperTrophy
Manufacturer: HarperTrophy
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 32
Publication Date: January 29, 1990
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Release Date: January 29, 1990
Sales Rank: 107409
Studio: HarperTrophy
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Product Description:
A small girl runs away from her domineering older sister, only to discover how much she is needed and loved. ‘A heartwarming picture book for small girls.’ —BL.
Children's Books of the Year 1966 (CSA)
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Tears me up every time :)
This is such a realistic story, and sweet as well.
We have two sisters. The older one, like older sisters everywhere, is very protective of her younger sister. She doesn't jump rope, or go to school, or sew a button without making sure her sister is safe. And her sister lets her, until one day she's tired of having cookies and lemonade managed for her, and tired of being told how to do things and when.
So she leaves. She leaves her house, and her block, and goes right to ... Read More
Rating: - Great story for sisters - and parents!
I bought this book to prepare our eldest for our 2nd daughter. The sisters in this story are about 4 or more years apart, while my first 2 daughters are less than 2 years apart. So the story was a little beyond our first when we first read it to her (at not yet 2), but she quickly grew into it and enjoyed it. It helped her understand that even though she was older and would have more responsibilities, her younger sister would eventually be able to help too. It also helped me to be cognizant of how ... Read More
Rating: - Simple Pleasure
This book is great for a family that has two girls close in age, I would suggest 7-8 and 4-5. I have two nieces that could relate to the content, as well as myself. Enjoy!
Rating: - Must Buy
I got this book for my birthday in 1970 - just days after my sister was born. I used to read it to her, and I read the tattered book to my own sons now. Today she presented me with a brand new copy. The meaning of this quiet book continues to unfold in our lives yet again.
Rating: - Nails it on the Head
I have 2 daughters and found this book while searching for a new story about sisters. The reviews were so good, and the pictures I could see so sweet that I ordered it. When it arrived I read it to myself and indeed my eyes did smart towards the end. But instead of thinking about my daughters I found myself thinking of myself and my 2 older sisters. I related perfectly to the conflicting feelings of the little sister, and to the conclusion in which love for her big sister won out, but she still ... Read More
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