Title: Peter’s Chair

Author: Ezra Jack Keaths

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Summary: Peter is a little boy who has a new baby sister. Everything begins to be about his little sister. He has a blue chair that is all his. His crib has already been changed for his baby sister. Now his chair is going to be painted pink as well. Peter runs away because he is upset but realizes his family is important and paints the chair with his father for his sister.

Review: This book teaches children how changes in life can be for the better even if you don’t agree with them at first.

Content Area Connection:

• Art: The illustrator uses collage to portray the story to the readers. The book can be used to talk about the art technique.
• Social Studies: The author uses family to build a sense of relationship between siblings. Young learners typically learn about social studies starting with their own neighborhoods and communities, family is part of this learning.