Molly always dreamed of having a sister who is just like her. But she got Chloe, instead. These two sisters are nothing alike: Molly loves to color with crayons. Chloe prefers the taste of wax. Molly loves to read. Chloe prefers to nibble a book's spine. Molly is frustrated! But then she realizes that maybe sisters aren't the ones next to you on the piano bench, they're the ones dancing to the music you play! This humorous, perceptive snapshot of sibling love is perfect for those who may need a bit of convincing what fun little siblings can be!
Chloe, Instead
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"The final image of the two sisters snuggling is pure parental delight. " - The New York Times
"Will be appreciated in families welcoming a new addition to the household." - Kirkus Reviews
"A charming story about sibling love." - School Library Journal
"Devastatingly sweet" - Education.com
"Readers, and girls in particular, will close the book wanting to hear more from these sloe-eyed sisters." - Publishers Weekly
"Will be appreciated in families welcoming a new addition to the household." - Kirkus Reviews
"A charming story about sibling love." - School Library Journal
"Devastatingly sweet" - Education.com
"Readers, and girls in particular, will close the book wanting to hear more from these sloe-eyed sisters." - Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Micah Player (Paperrifle.com) is an illustrator living in Los Angeles who previously worked at Paul Frank Industries as a designer and creative director. He is the illustrator of the Sports Matching Game and Around the World Puzzle. This is his first picture book.
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By J. Haller
Format:Hardcover
I picked the book up because we, too, have a little Chloe that entered a big sister's world. The pictures are so cute and vivid and the simple story so endearing that we couldn't not have the book at home. It is also universal and works for any family experiencing change - not just with the arrival of a Chloe.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
You know those books you read when you were a kid--"Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (text only) by V. Lee Burton," "The Little House," "Harry the Dirty Dog," "The Caboose Who Got Loose -," "Where the Wild Things Are," and so on? Remember why they transported you? It wasn't usually because they were fantastical like "Wild," it was because they were so vivid. The worlds they created were built with their sense of art just as much as their sense of words.
I feel like a great deal of the new books I try to pick up and read to my kids today have lost that. They spend so much time focused on the "message" and the "lesson" that they forget the world. Because once you are in the world, you learn its lessons easily, almost without realizing it:
"Mike" & "House" both teach that we always have purpose and use no matter our stage of life.
"Harry" and "Wild" teach about the value of home and family and love.
and "Caboose" reminds us that once we become happy with our lives, we'll find what we're looking for.
Bringing back that tradition of high art and soft lessons is Micah Player, with his debut Children's book, "Chloe, Instead." If you look up Mr. Player here on Amazon you will find this is not his first artistic effort, and it is clear he has no trouble merging his high talents in ink & paint with subtle wordplay.
Chloe is an only child who was excited to be getting a new sister, as most big sisters would be, and for the same reasons: she thought she would be getting a little version of herself. Her illusions about this are shattered in a mess of chewed crayons, crumpled books, and banged keyboards. The way she deals with it will define their relationship through the years, and will be a nice tool for any young child also expecting a new sibling about to be "plopped" into their ordered little world.
I feel like a great deal of the new books I try to pick up and read to my kids today have lost that. They spend so much time focused on the "message" and the "lesson" that they forget the world. Because once you are in the world, you learn its lessons easily, almost without realizing it:
"Mike" & "House" both teach that we always have purpose and use no matter our stage of life.
"Harry" and "Wild" teach about the value of home and family and love.
and "Caboose" reminds us that once we become happy with our lives, we'll find what we're looking for.
Bringing back that tradition of high art and soft lessons is Micah Player, with his debut Children's book, "Chloe, Instead." If you look up Mr. Player here on Amazon you will find this is not his first artistic effort, and it is clear he has no trouble merging his high talents in ink & paint with subtle wordplay.
Chloe is an only child who was excited to be getting a new sister, as most big sisters would be, and for the same reasons: she thought she would be getting a little version of herself. Her illusions about this are shattered in a mess of chewed crayons, crumpled books, and banged keyboards. The way she deals with it will define their relationship through the years, and will be a nice tool for any young child also expecting a new sibling about to be "plopped" into their ordered little world.
Format:Kindle Edition
Amazingly funny as you see the contrast between the two characters. Chloe and her life sister don't seem to get along.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very cute book
I think my wife cries every time she reads this to our 4 and 2 yr old girls, that alone tells you it's good.
Published 1 month ago by Nairb75020
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chloe, Instead
My 3 year old adores this book. She has a mischievous streak and an 8 year old sister whom she adores much like Chloe. The illustrations are colorful, bright, and fun. Read more
Published 2 months ago by BLISSFUL
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet sibling story & Beautiful illustrations!
My daughters (12 and 4) love this book! My older daughter waited a long, long time to get a little sister and, of course, they have very different tastes and personalities. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Betsey Trotwood
5.0 out of 5 stars
My kid is obsessed
My 18 month old is craaaazy about this book. Bright, bold, fun pictures make it fun. And a cute story too, about getting a new baby sister.
Published 3 months ago by Kels
4.0 out of 5 stars
Chloe
It was a good book with a the oveous motif, be thankful,what you have and make the most of it.
Published 6 months ago by Mary Clancy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!!
Chloe, sister couldn't wait for her to be born. Her older sister wanted someone that would like the same things she did but Chloe has her own likes and dislikes. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Shannon M. Mcgee
5.0 out of 5 stars
My girls love this book!
Amazing illustrations and such a darling story. My kids love this book and now I keep buying it for gifts.
Published 7 months ago by amandaw
4.0 out of 5 stars
Darling Book
I sent this book to my granddaughter who has a new little sister. She loved it and read it to the baby.
Published 10 months ago by Rosie Reader
