Annie Rose Is My Little Sister

by Shirley Hughes

Book Overview

Siblings everywhere will identify with this charmingly realistic story of Shirley Hughes's Alfie and his trying but lovable little sister. Annie Rose and Alfie have lots of games they like to play together, like being scary monsters or running their own store. But there are some things Annie Rose is too little to do, and even some things Alfie would rather do without her. Still, if Annie Rose is ever sad or cranky, her big brother is the only person who can make her feel better. This is Shirley Hughes at her best - warm and wonderfully observed illustrations and a touching text convey the special bond between siblings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763619590
• ISBN13: 9780763619596
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

This book makes me cry!

But in a good way. As a momma to a three-year-old boy and a one-year-old girl, the last line, about how they'll go on being big brother and little sister, "even until we're all grown up" does it to me every time! Such a sweet and realistic view of siblings at this age.

Lovely book for older brothers and brothers-to-be

If you haven't met Alfie yet, this is a gorgeous introduction. We bought this for my 3 year old son when I was expecting my 2nd, which turned out to be a girl. My 3 year old listens very attentively and smiles in all the right places. It's as if he's wondering when he too will be able to do all these things with his little sister.

Another wonderful Alfie book

Shirley Hughes captures special childhood moments in her beautifully illustrated books. My daughter has loved all of the Shirley Hughes books we've read, including the Alfie stories (most of which are now out of print) and "Dogger." This new tale of Alfie and Annie Rose is lovely -- your kids will love it (from age 3 on) and you will enjoy reading it to them.

big brothers

I read this book to my son after the new baby arrived to help him understand about being a big brother and he thoroughly enjoyed it.