Book Overview
Zelda and Ivy are sisters with a flair for the dramatic. Whether they're performing a circus act, fashioning their tails in the latest style, or working wonders with fairy dust, their exploits are described with wit and charm in a very special trio of stories exploring the intimate dynamic between an older and younger sister. Full color.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0763604690
ISBN13:9780763604691
Release Date:May 1998
Publisher:Candlewick Press (MA)
Length:1 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.8" x 10.0"
Age Range:5 to 9 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 4
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Perfect for sisters
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
If you are buying a gift for school-age sisters, you won't go wrong with Zelda and Ivy.
Oh c'mon!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Those first two reviewers need to get a sense of humor and an understanding of children's literature. As a school librarian I shudder to think of my shelves filled only with saccharine, diadactic, "this-is-how-you-should-behave" books. I'd never have any children in here! Kids need books that deal with real-life situations in a sweet and humorous way - and sibling rivalry is certainly one of those. The Zelda and Ivy series is wonderful.
Sweet Sweet sibling love
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Kvasnosky catches perfectly the family dynamic of the Alphasister with adoring second child. The book is "Rug Rat" likewith the older sister manipulating and spoofing the younger sister at her whim. Perfect. This is a book of sweet memories for me, the ultimate younger sibling -- I have 4 older brothers and sisters. The book has helped modify my oldest childs behavior towards his sister...Being called a Zelda in our family is not good. END
A delightful story of two sisters.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book is a pure delight. The two fox sisters are adorable in themselves. But the sparse, lively right-on text makes this story priceless. Kvasnosky has captured all the wonders and horrors of having a sibling in a few memorable scenes. I particularly like the way she divided the vignettes into ultra-short "chapters." The last page -- and the last line -- made me laugh out loud. It's brilliant.
Best book about sisters I've ever seen
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book is absolutely darling. The author gets right to the action: two sisters play together, camp out together, and interact in real, humorous, and loving ways. Everyone who has grown up with a sister (or brother for that matter) will love these. Illustrations are gorgeous too. Really a perfect book (I gave one to my over-40 sister too...)
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