In this playfully illustrated picture book, an older sister narrates her childhood memories in a letter to her annoying little sister, depicting the push-and-pull and the special love that exist between them. Dear sister, you're really annoying. Warning: My little sister has been here…and she's left a trail of destruction along the way.
So don't be surprised if you encounter scribbles or drawings or stickers pasted on the pages of this book. After all, it's what little sisters do best. On top of that she blew out my birthday candles and never stops talking. She is really annoying. Is there anything good about having a little sister?
In a letter to her younger sister, an older sister narrates a medley of childhood memories, realizing that they share a special bond and have always been there for each other. Playful, childlike illustrations work seamlessly with the text in this tender and humorous exploration of sister dynamics and the universal experience of sibling relationships. Key Selling Points
• An older sister narrates her memories in a letter to her annoying younger sister, depicting the inevitable conflicts, growing affection and special love (or tolerance) that exist between them.
• A tender, humorous exploration of sister dynamics and the universal experience of sibling relationships.
• Playful, childlike illustrations elevate the text, and the author/illustrator has included actual drawings she and her sister made when they were children.
• Mana, the Portuguese edition of this book, won the first SERPA International Award for Picture Books in 2016.
Joana Estrela is a Portuguese author and illustrator with a degree in communication design from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Porto. Her picture books and graphic novels for young people have been translated into several languages. In 2016 her book Mana won the first SERPA International Award for Picture Books. Joana lives in Brussels.
