An only child daydreams about what her life would
Written and illustrated by Tomo Mirua
Translated by Nanette McGuinness
Information
ISBN
978-1-64690-039-8
Price Canada
$24.00
Pages
40
is available
Date of Publication
April 23, 2024
Reviews
Translated from French, Miura’s delightful prose is simple yet earnest, leaving ample space for well-crafted, spare illustrations. Miura wields white space to give the girl room for her imagination to expand. Little by little, the sisters conquer that space until they fill the page—literally and metaphorically—as they wildly splash paint all over a blank canvas. . . . Young readers anticipating, even hoping, for siblings will delight in all the ways these sisters play with and enjoy each other.
Start with imagination, add a sprinkle of mischief, and stir for pure joy!
A little girl dreams of what it would be like to have siblings. The narrator imagines first having one sister to “build giant towers and play hide-and-seek with,” then more sisters to “huddle, cuddle, and snuggle together,” and finally, a house full of “tons of little sisters.” In the end, she declares that she’s happy as an only child: “At least I have my mommy all to myself!” The story’s charm is amplified by its harmonious blend of text and illustration. Miura’s simple, playful art brings the child’s imaginary sisters to life, nicely capturing her creativity. . .The narrative, with its gentle and rhythmic repetition, echoes the child’s growing excitement and eventual contentment. With its universal themes of imagination, family love, and acceptance, Miura’s appealing picture book carries the message of appreciating what one has while leaving room for dreams and flights of fancy.