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Emma's Yucky Brother (I Can Read Level 3) Paperback – April 16, 2002

by Jean Little (Author), Jennifer Plecas (Illustrator)

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Emma has always wanted a little brother. Now her family is adopting Max, and Emma is sure he will be the best brother ever. But Max has his own ideas. He thinks sisters are yucky, and that Emma is the yuckiest! Is this really what having a brother is all about?

In Jean Little's warmhearted, perceptive story about adoption, Emma learns that there is more to having a little brother than she had ever guessed -- and that in order to get the brother she wants, she must first learn to be the sister he needs.

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4 - 8 years
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64 pages
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1 - 3
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6 x 0.19 x 9 inches
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HarperCollins
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April 16, 2002
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0064442586
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978-0064442589
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“Many young readers will appreciate the unusual theme, and the easygoing narrative will keep them reading.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“The gentle tone makes this book a wonderful resource for parents and caregivers and foster families.” — School Library Journal (*Starred Review*)

“Heartfelt and honest; an adoption story from the viewpoint of the older sibling [with] simple words and clear, expressive illustrations.” — Booklist (starred review)

“[Little’s] understated dialogue and simple but effective plot incidents are the work of an accomplished pro. An excellent book.” — Kirkus Starred Review

About the Author

Jean Little is the author of more than twenty-five books for children. In addition to Emma's Magic Winter, her first I Can Read Book, Ms. Little's works include the novels Lost and Found, Different Dragons, From Anna and Hey World, Here I Am, illustrated by Sue Truesdell. Jean Little has always been interested in adoption, and she had a first-hand experience with it when her sister adopted two children several years ago. The family has nine pets, the most recent addition being Henry Higgins, a talking African gray parrot. Although Jean Little was born with scarred corneas that severely impair her vision, she has always loved to read and to write. She writes with a voice-activated computer and travels widely with her Seeing Eye dog, Pippa. Ms. Little lives in Ontario, Canada.

Jennifer Plecas's illustrations appear in many popular books for children, including Wrapping Paper Romp, a Growing Tree book by Patricia Hubbell, and Rattlebone Rock by Sylvia Andrews, as well as the ALA Notable Book the Outside Dog, an I Can Read Book by Charlotte Pomerantz. Ms. Plecas lives in Blue Springs, Missouri.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (April 16, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064442586
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064442589
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 480L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.19 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #299,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #169 in Children's Books on Adoption
- #1,286 in Children's Siblings Books (Books)
- #3,662 in Children's Beginner Readers

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catherine

This is a great little book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 11, 2015

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This is a great little book! My adopted 10 year old is hesitant about us adopting a second time from foster care. So, we bought this book to assist in the process. I thought he would resist reading it but when he saw it he was very excited to read it. It is very true to the process. It explains that older children don't just show up one day; the parents meet them first, then they come for a visit, then they sleep over and eventually when they are comfortable they come to stay. It doesn't sugar coat it. She thinks he is annoying. He thinks she is yucky. Siblings are annoying especially when they move in and they are already talking and playing with your toys, etc!. Our son has asked to read this book over and over again. He still isn't entirely excited about having a new sibling but the book is helping him process it. It has brought up many questions and we have been able to talk it out. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking to add to an existing family with an older child from foster care!

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Jill Hurley

Love this book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 2, 2020

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Amazing story of adoption!!! Very sweet

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Beanomly

How could I not love it?

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 5, 2010

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As a mother to a daughter named Emma and an adopted son named Max, how could I not love these books? My son is three now and gets such a kick out of the characters and pointing to the pictures telling me which one is Emma and which one is Max. Aside from the name and adoption coincidence, these are very cute books about being a family and loving a sibling.

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Joni from Arkansas

Best book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 5, 2019

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I loved everything about this book! Great story! Look for other Jean Little books too - you won’t be disappointed!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 9, 2017

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This book was what I was looking for to help our 5yr biological son understand what it might be like when we adopt from foster care. He asks me to read a lot!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 12, 2014

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This is a great book for families with kids already who are about to adopt. My 6yr old now understands that his new sister may be a little afraid at first.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 19, 2019

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If you have a reluctant young reader, this book ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 26, 2015

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If you have a reluctant young reader, this book is a must. The I Can Read series provides well controlled vocabulary appropriate to the level and always an interesting story line.

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Angela Vile

Great resource for young children

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 30, 2015

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My adopted son's favourite book at the moment. We are currently going through assessment to adopt a second child and this book gives a more realistic view of sibling adoption to a six year old than any other I've come across to date. It doesn't say that everything is going to be rosy, that maybe you won't like your sibling at the start .It's also good because my son is learning to read and he is working his way up to reading the whole of this book by himself. Although it's not a thick book and can be read as a whole at bedtime it is divided into chapters too so you can take your time to go through it. It IS an American book but the only real anomaly is that it refers to Mom but we just read it as Mum. And the other great thing (important to me) is that it has no religious overtones as quite a few of the American books do. overall a great little book!

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Mummy J

Left my son with a "yucky" feeling

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 19, 2017

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This story was bought so that we could introduce the idea of a sibling being adopted to our 6 year old son. He didn't like it at all and it made him and panic when was asked if we should read it again. In his little head he was very upset that they were all calling each other names, and not trying to help each other adjust. Only the very last page talks about liking her brother and showing any form of affection within the family.
A slightly easier read is "a sister for Matthew" even though that is about international adoption.

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JMH

Perfect for older siblings to read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 22, 2016

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A great book for an older sibling to read and get used to the idea of being joined by a whirlwind of a younger sibling. It doesn't shy away from the bad things about siblings, but finishes on a positive.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on July 1, 2016

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My daughter loved this book, excellent read.

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絵と文章のコンビネーションが抜群

Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on July 29, 2003

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同じ A I Can Read Book の Emma's Magic Winter の続編です。
「今度、弟が来るんだっ」「Emma に弟なんていないじゃん」
Emma はひとりっこ。前から弟が欲しかったのですが、両親が養子をもらうことを決意します。でも、かわいいはずの弟は Emma を嫌っています。そして、事件が・・・。
お姉さんになる Emma、弟になる Max。子供たちの心の葛藤を中心に、それをサポートする両親や友達。たった 1500 語でそれをみごとに語っています。それに、各ページにある絵が限られた文章で説明できない表情や状況を補っていて、大人でも十分に感動できる物語になっています。
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