Sister Day -- Jyoti Rajan Gopal, Hardcover

Dawn breaks
new day
hearts light
sisters play.

In this lyrical and spare picture book with beautiful illustrations from Fanny Liem, author Jyoti Rajan Gopal tells the story of two sisters who are excited to go on a backyard adventure. But when their make-believe meets with disaster, the sisters take some time apart. They learn to forgive each other's mistakes, and soon the sisters are combining their ideas to make the most beautiful backyard kingdom of all. Because now they know:

Sister spirit
sister strong
sister heart
sister strong.

Author: Jyoti Rajan Gopal
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 07/16/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780374390129
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2024
School Library Journal 06/01/2024 pg. 67

About the Author

Jyoti Rajan Gopal is a Desi writer, Kindergarten teacher, and author of several picture books including Sister Day. Growing up, she lived in Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, India and China. She now lives in New York with her family.

Fanny Liem is an illustrator born and raised in Indonesia. When she is not drawing, you can find her watching movies and/or listening to country music.