Can Sona be the Best big sister ever when she\'s not sure she even wants a baby sister or brother? Brimming with warmth and charm, this story set in India will resonate with new older siblings everywhere.
Perfectly pitched to young readers, this tale of warming up to change is followed by a glossary of words from India to explore in the story..
But when she learns there will be a baby-naming ceremony, she\'s determined to find the Best name for her new brother or sister--one as nice as her own, a Hindi word for gold.
And despite Amma\'s assurance that the sky always has room for new stars, Sona doesn\'t feel stretchy or bighearted like the sky.
She doesn\'t want to share her room or her things with a new baby, not to mention the attention of Amma, Appa, Thatha, and Paatti.
Is that good? Sona isn\'t so sure.
Then one day Amma tells Sona that she is going to have a baby.
Relatives come over unannounced, the phone rings frequently, and friends drop by all the time.
Sona Sharma\'s house is full of three generations of people who joke often and argue sometimes.
Can Sona be the Best big sister ever when she\'s not sure she even wants a baby sister or brother? Brimming with warmth and charm, this story set in India will resonate with new older siblings everywhere
