Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister? by Chitra Soundar, Jen Khatun
Published by Candlewick Press on September 14, 2021
ISBN: 1536214825
Pages: 112
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Sona’s house is full of family and love and laughter. One day, Amma tells Sona she’s going to have a baby, and Sona feels like everyone is focusing all their attention on the new baby. When Sona learns there will be a naming ceremony, she is determined to find the best name for her new baby sibling. This book is a great book for kids who are about to welcome a new baby into the family. It’s also a great book to teach kids about Indian traditions and culture surrounding new babies. There are black and white line drawing illustrations throughout, and they will help keep young readers interested and engaged. This is a series perfect for young newly independent readers and for libraries looking to expand the diversity of their chapter book section.

Recommended for readers 2nd grade and up. Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME