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Chloe, Instead Hardcover – Picture Book, April 18, 2012

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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!

Reading age

2 - 4 years
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Length

32
Pages
Language

EN
English
Grade level

Preschool - 1
Dimensions

10.0 x 0.5 x 9.3
inches
Publisher

Chronicle Books
Publication date

2012
April 18
ISBN-10

0811878651
ISBN-13

978-0811878654
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"A charming story about sibling love." - School Library Journal

"The final image of the two sisters snuggling is pure parental delight. " - The New York Times

"The final image of the two sisters snuggling is pure parental delight. " - The New York Times

"A charming story about sibling love." - School Library Journal

"A charming story about sibling love." - School Library Journal

"Readers, and girls in particular, will close the book wanting to hear more from these sloe-eyed sisters." - Publishers Weekly

"The final image of the two sisters snuggling is pure parental delight. " - The New York Times

"Readers, and girls in particular, will close the book wanting to hear more from these sloe-eyed sisters." - Publishers Weekly

"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

"Will be appreciated in families welcoming a new addition to the household." - Kirkus Reviews

"Will be appreciated in families welcoming a new addition to the household." - Kirkus Reviews

"Devastatingly sweet" - Education.com

"Devastatingly sweet" - Education.com

"Devastatingly sweet" - Education.com

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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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books (April 18, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0811878651
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0811878654
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 1
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,486,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Micah Player began his career making paper spaceships and cardboard armor for his little brother. His debut picture book Chloe Instead was called "pure parental delight" by the New York Times. He is the illustrator of several books and games for children, including Vote for Our Future! by Margaret McNamara, Millions of Maxes by Meg Wolitzer, and Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz. He lives in a little house beneath a giant tree in the Utah mountains, with a lovely schoolteacher named Stephanie. They are the parents of two rad kids, one Yorkshire terrier, and several Casio keyboards.

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Eric in Central California

A Return to The Wonder Times

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2012

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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.

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Brent Fagerburg

The best book for sisters.

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020

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Great story, beautiful art, fun to read and the perfect length for storytime. It’s too bad it’s so hard to find. If you have two+ girls, get it.

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019

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Such a cute sweet book! Especially for me because my second daughter is named Chloe. It shows how little sisters can be difficult, but also fun.

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2013

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My 4 year old daughter enjoyed this book. It's not one of her favorites - but one that she can relate to having a younger sister. Cute book, funny and colorful engaging illustrations. A book she likes in her collection. Doesn't want to read it often though.

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Betsey Trotwood

Sweet sibling story & Beautiful illustrations!

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2013

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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. This is now a favorite bedtime book of ours(it's also nice that it's on the short side). My girls especially like the end when the little sister climbs in the big sister's bed. I highly recommend it, especially if you have daughters.

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Lisa She

you'd better buy this book

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2016

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if you have 2 girls, you'd better buy this book. if you were like me, one of my girls named chloe and she got angry easily with her sister, you must buy this book. my girl got smiles when i read the book to her. and she said "i want to play with my sister" =)

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Sherene

Perfect for families expecting their 2nd child

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2015

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This is a fabulous book with cute illustrations and rich colors that tells the story of a new little sister entering the family dynamic. Perfect for families expecting their 2nd child! This book teaches all of us that even though we sometimes get things that aren't quite what we expected, it's sometimes even better than what we thought we wanted.

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chubsnco

Such a cute story about sisters

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2014

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A book about the things that a big sister has to put up with when she has a little sister. You have to put up with a lot, but in the end there is love and laughter. My kids love this book.

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Annie

Very sweet

Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2020

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Children often have a hard time adjusting to new younger siblings. CHLOE, INSTEAD is about a young girl learning to deal with just that: a little sister named Chloe who she has nothing in common with—but who she loves anyway. The simple first-person narrative is authentic to a child’s voice, and the illustrations are very cute; it’s a great beginner book for young readers. Recommended for young pairs of sisters.

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Summer Zemel

Beautiful fun book with a great message.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2016

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Gorgeous book by one of the greatest illustrators I've seen. The story is great and my daughter (who is a big sister) loves it!!!!

Lisa

Beauiful book ; but arrived with small tear

Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2017

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Love the story and the book itself but disappointed the book jacket came with a tear on bottom corner . Seems not worth the expense to try and exchange it . Otherwise I love this book.

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Chloe Instead!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2014

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Loved by the little girl that this was bought for....

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Outstanding quality and shipping

Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2018

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Product listed "like new." I'm pretty sure we are the first people to flip through the pages. Amazing condition. Quick shipping. Very reasonably priced.

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