“Peter stretched as high as he could. There! His tall building was finished.”
Peter’s Chair by Ezra Jack Keats is the CUTEST book around for children and parents experiencing the joyful addition of another child into the house. Peter, however, is none too thrilled to have a little sister who uses all his old baby things: his crib, his high chair, etc.
I’ve reviewed Ezra Jack Keats before and I love the multicultural vibe he brings. He purposely choose an ethnic variety for his main characters, and this was over 40 years ago! It’s only natural that I should review Peter’s Chair for Black History Month. The author is Jewish and the main character is African American; I LOVE the diversity!
If you’ve not read this book, you MUST DO IT NOW!! It is delightful and easy for kids to understand; all kids everywhere can relate to being dethroned by a little sib.
I give this book four paws!
Have you read it? What do you think? Any suggestions for books about adding siblings and sibling rivalry?