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Little Big Girl

by Claire KEANE
illus. by Claire Keane. 40p. Dial. Sept. 2016. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780803739123.
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PreS-Gr 1—Matisse is a child who often feels small in a very large world. From being a tiny sunbather on an enormous beach and dancing through the aisles of a big box baby store, the girl discovers that the arrival of her little brother suddenly gives her a very big job. She relishes reading to the baby, assisting her dad with diaper changes, and selecting the baby's wardrobe. The final spread shows the pair cloud-naming back on the shore where her self-evaluation began. Keane's digital illustrations rely on a retro palette and chunky black lines to chronicle the child's shifting perception of herself and her role as a big sister. The artwork is simple in composition but bold and expressive in its use of line and splashes of color.
VERDICT A charming, child-focused celebration of becoming an older sibling. For one-on-one and small group sharing.
Reviewed by Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA , Dec 01, 2016

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