How do you think Sona feels about having a new baby in her family?

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What are some special traditions your family has?

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What makes someone a 'very best big sister' or 'big brother'?

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Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?

Name: Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?
ISBN: 9781536214826

by Chitra Soundar

Sona learns to embrace her role as a big sister while searching for the perfect name for her new baby sibling in this sweet and relatable chapter book.

About This Book

Sona is not sure how she feels about a new baby in the family until the baby-naming ceremony, during which she is determined to find the best name for her new brother or sister.

Concepts

Love & Family Self-Confidence & Identity Loneliness & Belonging Empathy & Kindness Curiosity & Wonder New Sibling Growing Up Family & Siblings

Wonderlit Review

Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister? gently explores the mixed emotions a child experiences when a new baby joins the family. Sona's journey to embrace her new role culminates in the significant baby-naming ceremony, where her determination to find the perfect name highlights her growing love and responsibility. This heartwarming chapter book normalizes feelings of uncertainty and eventual acceptance, making it ideal for children anticipating or adjusting to a new sibling. It offers a culturally specific lens through the baby-naming tradition, providing a comforting and relatable narrative for young readers.