WHEN SOPHIE GETS ANGRY—REALLY, REALLY, ANGRY…
by Molly Bang
Scholastic;ISBN: 0590189794;$15.95;1999

Strong graphic design, bold line and brilliant colors combine effectively to relate a young child's anger and the way she works through her anger - independently - in order to resume her place in the family.

Suggested for ages 2 - 4
Subjects: Feelings | Fiction | Siblings | Sisters

I LOVE YOU, BLUE KANGAROO!
by Emma Chichester Clark
Bantam Doubleday Dell;ISBN: 0385326386;$15.95;1999

When Lily's bed becomes too crowded for blue kangaroo, her baby brother gladly welcomes him, but Lily does NOT think that is the best solution! Cheerful watercolor and ink illustrations complement this charming bedtime read-aloud.

Suggested for ages 4 - 6
Subjects: Feelings | Fiction | Siblings | Sisters | Stuffed Animals | Toys

THE GREY KING (AUDIO)
by Susan Cooper
narrated by Richard Mitchley
Listening Library;ISBN: 0807261963;$25;2001

Richard Mitchley narrates The Grey King, fourth volume in The Dark Is Rising sequence, effortlessly weaving the tongue tangling Welsh words into the text and riding the currents of gathering malevolence like the wind over high crags.

Suggested for ages 8 - 14
Subjects: Audio Book | Boys | Brothers and Sisters | Dogs | Families | Fiction | Girls | King Arthur | Magic | Siblings

OVER SEA, UNDER STONE (AUDIO)
by Susan Cooper
narrated by Alex Jennings
Listening Library;ISBN: 0807204803;$30;2001

Alex Jennings returns as narrator of Over Sea, Under Stone and Greenwitch, first and third volumes in the five-volume The Dark Is Rising sequence. The fearsome struggle between the forces of Dark and Light has never been as richly realized.

Subjects: Audio Book | Boys | Brothers and Sisters | Dogs | Families | Fiction | Girls | King Arthur | Magic | Siblings

HUSH, LITTLE BABY: A FOLKSONG WITH PICTURES
by Marla Frazee
Browndeer;ISBN: 0152014292;$15;1999

The familiar folk lullaby is brought to life through playful pencil and ink illustrations that portray a 19th century Appalachian family struggling to placate a squalling baby, only to find that big sister had the answer all along.

Suggested for ages 3 - 6
Subjects: Babies | Folk songs | Lullabies | Siblings | Sisters

TOASTING MARSHMALLOWS: CAMPING POEMS
by Kristine O'Connell George
illustrated by Kate Kiesler
Clarion;ISBN: 061804597X;$15;2001

Told from a child’s point of view, these inviting poems chronicle a family camping trip to the mountains and are funny, thoughtful, and evocative. Vibrant paintings contribute to the idea that it is magical and exciting to be someplace new.

Suggested for ages 7 - 10
Subjects: Brothers | Camping | Families | Poetry | Siblings | Sisters | Vacation

SHEILA RAE’S PEPPERMINT STICK
by Kevin Henkes
Greenwillow;ISBN: 0060294515;$6.95;2001

Mouse sisters Sheila Rae and Louise illustrate the art of sharing in this whimsical board book for the preschool set. Expressive and comic illustrations highlight the sibling drama and are just right for this “sweet” story!

Suggested for ages 2 - 4
Subjects: Board Book | Candy | Mice | Sharing | Siblings

ZELDA AND IVY
by Laura McGee Kvasnosky
Candlewick;ISBN: 0763604690;$15.99;1998

Whether the fox girls are playing circus or movie stars, Ivy’s bossy big sister, Zelda, is always in charge—until the day her “magic fairy dust” scheme backfires.

Suggested for ages 4 - 7
Subjects: Fiction | Sibling Rivalry | Siblings | Sisters