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Review: Emma's Yucky Brother

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The very best easy readers also succeed as picture books or read-alone fiction that a child would choose to read as an entertaining story rather than an educational exercise. Little and Plecas achieve that unusual status with their second collaboration about Emma (Emma's Magic Winter, 1998), a shy little girl with an African-American best friend, Sally, who lives next door with her little brother, Josh. Emma's family is adopting a four-year-old boy named Max, and Emma has unrealistic big-sister ideas that don't correspond to the angry little boy who grabs the cookies and breaks her doll. Max takes an immediate shine to Emma's friend Sally, who knows how to talk to four-year-olds, and over time Sally helps Emma learn how to be a big sister. Gradually (and skillfully), Little shows how both Max and Emma accept the new situation, all the while illustrating the difficult feelings experienced by all members of a family in the midst of the adoption transition. She works in quite a bit of information about the process, including mention of social-worker visits, transitional visits by the adoptee, and the purpose of foster families. Her understated dialogue and simple but effective plot incidents are the work of an accomplished pro who clearly has mastered the dictum of ""show, don't tell."" Appealing watercolor-and-ink illustrations by Plecas perfectly complement this longer I Can Read book, which is divided into short chapters for readers prepared for a more extended story that still uses controlled vocabulary. A first choice for most libraries and an excellent book to recommend to families with adopted or foster children. (Easy reader. 4-8)

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Review: Emma's Yucky Brother

Avis d'utilisateur - Michelle - Goodreads

Illustrated by Jennifer Plecas. Reads as a level 3 book. Emma's Yucky Brother is a story that any kids with siblings can relate to. Emma's brother is adopted, so it's also great for diversity Consulter l'avis complet

Review: Emma's Yucky Brother

Avis d'utilisateur - Tara Geske - Goodreads

This story was kind of boring, but was really good at showing you how the adoption process works. It was almost a step by step explanation. It also showed the emotional side of adoption as well. If a ... Consulter l'avis complet

Review: Emma's Yucky Brother

Avis d'utilisateur - Kristine Pratt - Goodreads

A well told tale that somehow in so few words managed to encompass the full range of emotions involved in bringing another child into the family. Especially one like this where the situation is so ... Consulter l'avis complet

Review: Emma's Yucky Brother

Avis d'utilisateur - Chloe Jackson - Goodreads

Emma's Yucky Brother is a cute chapter that talks about a young girl named Emma and her adopted brother. This book is a great book for beginner chapter book readers. I think this book would be ... Consulter l'avis complet

Review: Emma's Yucky Brother

Avis d'utilisateur - Horace Mann Family Reading Challenge - Goodreads

It's about a family who adopts a little boy named Max. HD Consulter l'avis complet

Review: Emma's Yucky Brother

Avis d'utilisateur - Jennifer Oaks - Goodreads

I liked the topic of this book, adoption. It shows how a girl adjusts to having an adopted brother. She is so excited, but then when they meet he doesn't like the cookies she made and he also calls her yucky. This is Max's way of adjusting and Emma must learn to accept this. Consulter l'avis complet

Review: Emma's Yucky Brother

Avis d'utilisateur - Ashley Allen - Goodreads

I would use this book to talk about relationships that we have with our brothers and sisters. I would also use it to talk about adoption and how children respond to it. It is a great book to give to students who are between picture and chapter books. Consulter l'avis complet

Review: Emma's Yucky Brother

Avis d'utilisateur - Katie Jackson - Goodreads

This book can be related to some of the Children's lives because they have a sibling that gets on their nerves. Even though a younger brother or sister will pester their older sibling, this book ... Consulter l'avis complet