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Karen's Birthday: A Graphic Novel (Baby-sitters Little Sister #6) (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix)
Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!
It's Karen's birthday! She can't wait for all those presents. Karen is even going to have two parties -- one at Daddy's house and one at Mommy's. But what Karen really wants for her birthday is one big party and to celebrate the special day with her whole family together. Will Karen's birthday wish come true?
It's Karen's birthday! She can't wait for all those presents. Karen is even going to have two parties -- one at Daddy's house and one at Mommy's. But what Karen really wants for her birthday is one big party and to celebrate the special day with her whole family together. Will Karen's birthday wish come true?
Editorial Reviews
Praise for the Baby-sitters Little Sister graphic novels:
"A great jumping-in point for younger readers or catnip for those wishing to soak up more time in Stoneybrook... Sure to bewitch fans new and old." -- Kirkus Reviews
"The full-color illustrations are bright and detailed, and the story is fast paced and relatable." -- School Library Journal
"Katy's work is so expressive and fun! The way she seamlessly blends high drama, big laughs, and tender family moments blows me away." -- Gale Galligan
"A great jumping-in point for younger readers or catnip for those wishing to soak up more time in Stoneybrook... Sure to bewitch fans new and old." -- Kirkus Reviews
"The full-color illustrations are bright and detailed, and the story is fast paced and relatable." -- School Library Journal
"Katy's work is so expressive and fun! The way she seamlessly blends high drama, big laughs, and tender family moments blows me away." -- Gale Galligan
Readers Top Reviews
Joanie Hendricks
I remember reading all of the Little Sister Books as a kid and they sure hit different when you read them with your child as an adult. I love how the author tackles real issues that kids face with genuine honesty and no attempt to make everything all rainbows and sunshine. In this book, Karen is dealing with wanting to have a birthday that includes both her (divorced) families. It shows the parents arguing and shows her raw emotions in a way a child can understand empathize. That’s what Ann Martin did best, she spoke to kids without talking down to them, and her stories are still relatable today. I loved this book and I enjoyed watching my seven- year-olds face as she took in a different perspective than her own and learned sympathy. Some people have reservations about graphic novels replacing standard text for kids. I was once one of those kids. But anything that builds a love for reading and keeps kids off screens is a win for me. These still have a lot of reading involved and my daughter learns bigger words with each book. Can’t wait for the next one to come out!
