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SUMMARY:
This book was published in 2010 and it is based on a true story.
From the book's jacket
Rubina is invited to her first ever birthday party! She can't wait for the games, cake, fun...and party favors. But her mom doesn't know what a birthday party is - it's new to her - and she insists that Rubina bring her little sister along. That isn't the way it's supposed to work, but Rubina has no choice, and it turns out that having pesky Sana at the party isn't nearly as bad as what she does afterward!
Sophie Blackall's irresistible illustrations combine with Rukhsana Khan's winning story to offer this fresh and funny take on sibling rivalry.
DEVELOPMENTAL VALUE:
This wise picture book offers a compassionate and humorous look at the challenges two sisters face in a new culture. The illustrations draw attention to the family's Pakistani heritage, but the story transcends culture and offers an opportunity to talk about forgiveness and the challenges of family life that affect all children, no matter what their background is. Who doesn't have a pesky sister or brother?
AGE RANGE:
4 years and up
Big Red Lollipop read aloud by Mariam Gabr
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A tutorial on how educators can use Rukhsana's award-winning book BIG RED LOLLIPOP to teach point of view/perspective to students.