Annie and Simon: The Sneeze and Other Stories

This charming early chapter book follows the relatable adventures of Annie and Simon, a brother and sister pair, along with their dog Hazel. Through four gentle, episodic stories, readers witness their everyday squabbles, like Annie wanting chocolate in the muffins or Simon teasing Annie about a pacifier, alongside moments of teamwork and kindness, such as helping a baby neighbor find a lost toy. The book beautifully normalizes sibling dynamics, showing how children can disagree but still love and support each other, making it perfect for ages 4-8.

Little sister Annie and big brother Simon are (mostly) good friends, but even friends disagree sometimes. Annie is pretty convinced that their banana-muffin batter is lacking a certain crucial chocolatey ingredient, but all Simon can do is grumble about following the recipe. And when Annie unearths some precious items from her babyhood, Simon tells her she s way too old to walk around with a pacifier in her mouth. But when baby Theo from next door loses his favorite toy, Annie, Simon, and even Hazel the dog prove once again that this little sister and big, big brother make a (mostly) terrific team.