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Emma is Jess's little sister . . . and her dilemma. How can one
small girl be sweet, funny, imaginative, playful, and affectionate
as well as a clinging vine, brat, tattletale, and nuisance–all at
the same time?
Why is Jess supposed to be a good big sister while Emma doesn't have
to be a good little sister?
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More reviews!
"Let me just say right out: I love this book. [W]hen I emphasize
that I really love a certain title, that's my way of expressing
how exceptional I find it. Everything about this book works, and
works together in a coherent, pleasing way. ...It's hard to know
what our family loves most about Emma Dilemma - it's
pitch-perfect poems that do so much to reveal voice and
character, or its creative illustrations that do the same, but
in a different way. They go hand in hand (like Emma and Jessica)
and I'm glad I don't have to choose."
Beth, Book Advisor at Epinions
"The poems and art tell an absorbing story—complete with a few tense
moments and a warm, believable conclusion—widening the audience and
making this book more than just an opportunity for big sisters to
nod their heads in total recognition." The Horn Book
"I really enjoyed this picture book! This "story" is loosely
told through a collection of poems. The poems focus on the
oh-so-complex relationship between a big sister, Jessica, and
her little sister, Emma. I liked many of the poems. Like "Emma's
Hand," "Translator," "Bed Partner," Picture Books," "Snooping,"
"Cheating," and "Emma's Birthday." I'll be honest, I liked
almost every single one. They were all so good, so true, so
right."
Becky's Book Reviews Young Readers
A wonderful review by middle school librarians Cindy Drobez and
Lynn Rutan at
Bookends: A Booklist Blog.
What more could an author ask? Great reviews and
terrific ideas for using Emma Dilemma in the classroom,
thanks to Sylvia Vardell's students,
Courtney Komar and Kendra Caskey.
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Table of Contents
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"Soccer Game"
"Stuff Grownups Say"
"Role Model"
"Emma's Hand"
"Emma Dilemma"
"Translator"
"Dracula"
"Late for School"
"Fun with Yarn"
"Bed Partner"
"Collector"
"Picture Books"
"Funny"
"Not Funny"
"Homework"
"Family Tree" |
"Fine Dining"
"Sharing"
"Cheating"
"Emma's Birthday"
"Trespass"
"Justice"
"Telling Time"
"Accident"
"Comfort"
"Field Trip"
"Freedom"
"Oak"
"Below"
"Hospital"
"Return"
"Confession"
"Cast" |
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Ordering Information
Emma Dilemma
by Kristine O'Connell George
Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
Clarion Book: An imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
48 pages
For Ages 7 to 11 & Grownup Big & Little Sisters
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Indiebound
Use this link to order online from that wonderful independent
bookstore in your own neighborhood.
Amazon
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"The
vignettes form such a vivid portrait of Emma and Jessica that
readers may feel as if they personally know them—and a tense
turn of events will have readers holding their breath." 
Junior
Library Guild
