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Dear Sister Paperback – October 1, 2019

by Alison McGhee (Author), Joe Bluhm (Illustrator)
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“While books on sibling rivalry abound, [Dear Sister] brings freshness to the topic with McGhee's gentle humor and poignant scenarios…Dear indeed.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A meaningful look at…siblinghood and all its foibles.” —Publishers Weekly

What do you do when you have an incredibly annoying little sister? Write her letters telling her so, of course! From New York Times bestselling author Alison McGhee comes a wickedly funny, illustrated, heartwarming, and searingly honest collection of letters from an older brother to his little sister.

Whininess, annoyingness, afraid of the darkness, refusal to eat lima beans, and pulling brother’s hair. These are the criteria on which little sisters are graded. Inspired by the notes Alison McGhee’s own kids would write each other, this heavily illustrated collection of letters and messages from an older brother to his little sister reveal the special love—or, at the very least, tolerance—siblings have for each other.
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  1. Reading age
    10 years and up
  2. Print length
    192 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - 6
  5. Lexile measure
    560L
  6. Dimensions
    5 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
  8. Publication date
    October 1, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    148145143X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1481451437
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About the Author

Alison McGhee is the New York Times bestselling author of Someday, as well as Dear Sister, What I Leave Behind, Pablo and Birdy, Where We Are, Maybe a Fox with Kathi Appelt, Firefly Hollow, Little Boy, So Many Days, Star Bright, A Very Brave Witch, Dear Brother, and the Bink and Gollie books. Her other children’s books include All Rivers Flow to the Sea, Countdown to Kindergarten, and Snap!. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Laguna Beach, California. You can visit her at AlisonMcGhee.com.

Joe Bluhm is an Academy Award–winning artist who worked with William Joyce on The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. He’s also a character designer, animator, and recovering theme park caricaturist. He lives in Louisiana. Visit him at JoeBluhm.Blogspot.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books; Reprint edition (October 1, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 148145143X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481451437
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 560L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

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Joe Bluhm is an artist who loves storytelling.

Movies, animation, picture books, fine art, and writing are among his creative passions. Joe was raised in the little town of Laceyville, PA with his big loving family. He attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio, and quickly moved into illustration and caricatures. From there he worked in animation and advertising in New York City, and then met his buddy William Joyce as they set down a path of collaboration that would last years.

Joe has worked on Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning productions in animation, and has illustrated a New York Times-bestselling picture book. Joe now lives in Louisiana with his wife and menagerie of pets, working on books and movies.

He continues to love storytelling.

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Brad
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational... and sad
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2018
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This book was really inspirational and it taught me the importance of family. Unless you want to hear a spoiler of the book. The brother writes a series of letters to his sister. Each of them represents how he feels at the time. Here’s an example from one of the beginning chapters: Dear sister, In my school, they give everyone a progress report twice a year. Here’s your half year report: Crying: excellent. Diaper Issues: Excellent. Poking brother in eye: Excellent. Spitting up on brother: Excelent. Pulling brothers hair: Excellent.

This shows how he is mad at her in the beginning. Later he shows kindness to her a little. Another example: yes I know I will missing your birthday. Yes I know that makes you sad. It kinda makes me sad too

This shows that he starts to like her. And then it become really sad with him moving off to college. His sister has a bunch of post its on the wall having the numbers until her brother goes off to college. She pulls one off each day. Until he goes to college. Once he goes to college he gets a tatoo that was a picture of the cover of his sisters favorite book. This shows that he loves her, and misses her and so does she. This book made me cry and I’m not ashamed because this is one of the best books I have ever read
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nicole baker-carson
5.0 out of 5 stars Brought Tears to my Eyes
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2022
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My first born is 10 and 11 years older than my younger two. My youngest got it from the library, and I just skimmed it, and it brought tears to my eyes! I bought it for the oldest as a gift from the younger two. I think it really captures the struggles (and bonds) siblings have when there is a large gap in age. Highly recommend!
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Soon Bang
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book :)
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
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It's a very lovely book. I really recommend it if you have kids with a pretty age difference.
My daughter started to like Baby Brother more after reading this book.
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KiCus
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story and art
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2018
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This book has amazing artwork and an endearing story. I was impressed with how the child’s perspective is in both the writing and look. Excellent purchase for the kid in your life or the adult that enjoys a good children’s read.
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MomOf4
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud funny book
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
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Bought this for my 8 year old daughter. She loves the book so much she wanted to sit and read it to me as well. I hope the author writes another one of these in the POV of the sister
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Agent_Of_Shield
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
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I think this book is super sweet. I read it to my son (8), and my daughter (12) because sometimes they have a hard time getting along and I like to read them stories/examples of siblings getting over their anger and falling into a place of realization that they care about/love one another.
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Roma Mix
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for anyone with siblings!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2018
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I gave this book to my nieces who are a few years apart in age and they loved it. A particularly great story for an older sibling to read to a younger one. Wonderful illustrations accompany the thoughtful, loving text.
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Manny
5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative storytelling! Funny, heart warming and a real tear - jerker!
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2018
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A must - have for any siblings! Especially anyone with a little sister. Fun, innovative storytelling puts you right into a child's world going through life. Beautifully illustrated by Emmy award winning artist Joe Bluhm. Get it!
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C. Kirby
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2019
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Arrived in good time and in good condition. Very pleased with the book.
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