Emma Dilemma
School year: Year 1, Year 2
No. of pages 48
Published: 2011
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 48 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company .
Kristine O'Connell George is an acclaimed poet and has written several books of poetry for young people, including Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems . She lives in Southern California. Visit her at www. kristinegeorge. com. Nancy Carpenter is the acclaimed illustrator of Fannie in the Kitchen, as well as Masai and I, Sitti's Secrets, and Loud Emily, among other books. She lives with her husband, daughter, and cat in Brooklyn, New York.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Beehive Award - Poetry
This book was recognised in the Poetry category by the Beehive Award.
West Virginia Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the West Virginia Children's Book Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Cybils Award - Poetry
This book was recognised in the Poetry category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
Children's Book Committee Award - Poetry - Younger Readers
This book was recognised in the Poetry - Younger Readers category by the Children's Book Committee Award.
"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." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Spring-colored line drawings in pen-and-ink and digital media are filled with engaging details, expressive characters, and lots of humor, and bring the family dynamics to life while the verses build to a climactic situation that brings these youngsters together in a touching way."--School Library Journal, starred review
"This touching portrayal captures well the many mutual acts of kindness and tolerance inherent in healthy sibling relation."--Kirkus
"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
"Older siblings everywhere will recognize the big-sister's view of family fury and fun."--Booklist