Sourpuss and Sweetie Pie by
Norton Juster, illustrated by Chris Raschka. 2008. 32 pgs. New York, NY:
Scholastic. 9780439929431. Format reviewed: Hardcover.
Annotation: A little girl
tells about the two different sides of her personality in this sequel to the
Hello Goodbye Window.
Reaction: Juster and
Raschka demonstrate two wildly different attitudes of the same little girl,
whether she is throwing a tantrum or being a kind, attentive child. Any parent
will quickly identify this behavior, and reading Sourpuss with a child is a
great opportunity to talk about emotions, good and bad, and how we react to
them. It also shows grandparents interacting with these two different kinds of
personalities.
Primary early literacy skills:
Narrative skills. Like the Hello Goodbye Window, Sourpuss is told from the
point of view of the young girl, and uses a storytelling structure similar to
how a child would describe their emotions.
Recommended ages: Ages 4 and older.
Tags/themes: Expressing
emotions, anger, grandchild-grandparent relationships.
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