Title: Peter’s Chair

Author: Ezra Jack Keats

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Summary: In this book Peter realize that his little sister is going to get all of his things. He becomes upset when he realizes that his parents are painting his things pink. He’s so upset that they are painting his chair that he actually runs away with his dog. Peter eventually comes home and realizes that his sister is here to stay. Peter helps his parents prepare for his new baby sister!

Review: This is one of my all time favorite books. It reminds me of when my little brother was coming into our family. My parents gave him my room and said that I was getting a new one. I was upset just like Peter.

Content Area Connection:

Art: The characters spend some of their time paining a chair in this story. Painting in this book can be connected to art.

Social Studies: The author uses a sense of family to build a connection between siblings. Learning about family, neighborhoods, and community can be related to social studies. Family is a large part of this learning.