DownloadThe Portobello Bookshop Gift Guide 2024

Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister

Embracing the joys and challenges of siblinghood

Chitra Soundar author Jen Khatun illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:3rd Sep '20

Should be back in stock very soon

Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister cover

In this charming tale, Sona Sharma navigates the joys and challenges of becoming a big sister, learning to embrace her new role with love and determination.

In Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister, the story unfolds in a lively household where laughter and occasional arguments fill the air. Sona Sharma, an only child, finds her world turned upside down when her mother, Amma, announces that she is expecting a baby. This news brings a mix of emotions for Sona, who has always cherished her solo status in the family. To navigate her feelings, she turns to her loyal friend, Elephant, seeking advice and support as she grapples with the impending changes.

As preparations begin for the baby naming ceremony, Sona is determined to play an active role in welcoming her new sibling. She embarks on a quest to find the perfect name, reflecting her desire to embrace her new responsibilities as a big sister. Despite her initial hesitations about sharing her parents and home, Sona's journey is one of growth and acceptance. Through her interactions with family and friends, she learns the value of love, support, and the joys of siblinghood.

Ultimately, Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister is a heartwarming tale about family dynamics and the transformative experience of becoming a big sister. It beautifully captures the essence of childhood, the complexity of emotions, and the importance of finding one's place in a changing family landscape.

Warmly loving and evocative, for about five and up, Chitra Soundar’s Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister is a tender series of stories about Sona, unsure about sharing her parents when her baby sibling is born, and her delightful extended family, brought to life by Jen Khatun’s gentle images. * The Guardian *
Featured in The Bookseller's September Previews. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
Featured alongside Chitra Soundar’s exclusive short story for The Moon. * The Moon *
This is a warm story that will enchant readers and help them to reflect on their own family traditions as well as thinking about the importance of names and identity. Strongly recommended. * The Letterpress Project *
I like Sona Sharma because she let the baby have the dress with the blue stars on it and the blue bits at the top. It was her favourite dress so it was kind of her to give this pretty and beautiful dress to her sister. I have a little brother called Clark, so I understand that it can sometimes be hard to be a big sister. -- Naomi (Age 6) * Books Up North *

ISBN: 9781406391756

Dimensions: 200mm x 130mm x 10mm

Weight: 100g

112 pages