Something rather extraordinary is happening in Caroline's life today . . . her family is adopting a new baby sister A warm and loving story about school, family, siblings, and adoption, for anyone eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new sibling.
Today is a very unusual day Caroline wakes up late, forgets her socks, and feels strange all the way to school. She tries to help her teacher, but everything is mixed up today and all Caroline manages to do is make a great big mess. Finally, the school day ends and Caroline rushes outside to greet her parents, who are having a rather extraordinary day themselves. In their arms they hold Caroline's new baby sister, who has just arrived from far away.
Sydra Mallery's debut picture book is a loving celebration of family, adoption, and sisters. Exquisitely realized by the acclaimed illustrator E. B. Goodale, this charming adoption story is perfect for anyone welcoming a new brother or sister into the family.
--The Horn Book
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 04/10/2018
ISBN: 9780062364302
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.70h x 9.20w x 0.50d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2018 pg. 120
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2018 pg. 70
Booklist 03/01/2018 pg. 55
School Library Journal 03/01/2018 pg. 88
Publishers Weekly 05/07/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 194178 / Most Unusual Day
Reading Level: 2.8 /
Interest Level: Lower Grade /
Point Value: 0.5