The Twins' Little Sister

Reviewed by: Carla McAllister - New Gloucester Public Library, New Gloucester, Maine, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 10, 2014

Review

This book portrays little Asian twin sisters who have two of everything, except they only have one Mom. They feel that there is not enough of Mom to go around. Then,horror of horrors, Mom announces that they are to be big sisters as a new baby girl is on the way. Mom will be busier than ever and have even less time for them. They are appalled and angry with the situation. Of course, when the new baby arrives Mom's attention is spread pretty thin and the twins are not at all pleased. Will they realize that there is enough love to go around, that if they help Mom they will become wonderful big sisters and carve out even more time for themselves? Will they learn that little sister is actually pretty fun? The author was actually a twin herself and has experienced these feelings first hand. With soft, expressive, pastel illustrations, this is a wonderful choice for all siblings, especially twins, to help to understand that sharing Mom isn't all that difficult and may actually be pretty darned terrific.

Overall Book Score: very good