Emma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems
Written By: Kristine O'Connell George
Illustrated by: Nancy Carpenter
Published: 2011
Emma Dilemma is one of those books that is somewhere in the middle. I can't say that I loved it, but I also cannot say that I disliked it. It tells the cutest story that many girls can relate to; growing up with an older or younger sister. The poems were very short and sweet, making the book easy to use with young readers. It also covers moments that many people will be able to relate to such as being embarrassed by a younger siblings actions or crawling into bed with an older sibling when the nightmares come.
The illustrations, while cute, don't make or break the story. The text is strong enough to stand on it's own, but the illustrations make it accessible for younger readers. The pictures are vibrant and detailed, making the story easy to follow, even if the reader cannot read the text on their own. Emma Dilemma also does a great job displaying various positive and negative emotions. With a younger group of students, this would be a great way to demonstrate positive and negative forms of expression. The students could discuss different ways to react to various emotions in both positive and negative manners.
This book was not my favorite of the week, nor was it my least favorite. Emma Dilemma is a great book to get reluctant students into poetry by allowing them to relate to the silly moments that Emma and her sister share. I could see myself recommending this book to a student as a mentor text if they are interested in writing poetry memoirs. I give Emma Dilemma 3.5 stars.
The illustrations, while cute, don't make or break the story. The text is strong enough to stand on it's own, but the illustrations make it accessible for younger readers. The pictures are vibrant and detailed, making the story easy to follow, even if the reader cannot read the text on their own. Emma Dilemma also does a great job displaying various positive and negative emotions. With a younger group of students, this would be a great way to demonstrate positive and negative forms of expression. The students could discuss different ways to react to various emotions in both positive and negative manners.
This book was not my favorite of the week, nor was it my least favorite. Emma Dilemma is a great book to get reluctant students into poetry by allowing them to relate to the silly moments that Emma and her sister share. I could see myself recommending this book to a student as a mentor text if they are interested in writing poetry memoirs. I give Emma Dilemma 3.5 stars.
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