Anne Schwartz Books, 2022-11-10
Me and the Boss: A Story about Mending and Love
Me and the Boss: A Story about Mending and Love
April Harrison, Illustrator
Hardcover
SKU:9780593310670
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Six-year-old Lee will not give up until he can show his big sister Zora, a.k.a. the boss, how good he can sew. Includes instructions on how to make Lee's smiling moon.
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With its relatable emotional arc, this story resonates well with elementary-aged readers. Its exploration of complex social dynamics—such as reconciliation and trust—adds layers of depth that are accessible yet impactful for young readers, making it valuable for discussions about empathy and relationships.
Book Details
Book Details
Readability • 3.2
Age Range • 4-8
Pages • 40
Subjects • Sewing • Persistence • Picture books • African American children • Siblings
Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARD WINNER All the highs and lows of having a bossy, protective, and loving older sibling are depicted in this heartwarming picture book by a critically acclaimed author and award-winning illustrator. Meet Lee, a little boy who won't give up until he learns how to sew, and Zora, the sister who watches him try--and ultimately succeed! "I know big sisters. Zora, the boss, she's mine," explains Lee as he and Zora head to the library, where Mrs. C is teaching the children how to sew. Though Zora sews a beautiful flower on her cloth square, little Lee makes a mess out of the half-moon he is trying to stitch. That night, when he can't sleep, he gives sewing another try...and succeeds, even mending the hole in his pants pocket! The next morning, he sneaks into Zora's room and sews the ear back on Bess, her stuffed bear. When Zora discovers Bess, she wraps Lee in her special big sister hug--for just a moment--and then is back to being the boss once again. National Jewish Book Award-winning author Michelle Edwards and Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award-winning illustrator April Harrison create a funny, oh-so-true portrait of a brother and sister's relationship in this winning picture book.
