Author: Ezra Jack Keats
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Summary: In this book Peter realizes his little baby sister is going to get all of his things. His parents are painting his chair and other possessions pink, and he’s upset. He actually runs away with his dog! But after a while he comes home and realizes that his little sister is here to stay. He decides to stay to and helps his parents get things ready for his new sister Susie.
Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. Ezra Jack Keats does a great job, sharing Peter’s feelings about his new baby sister coming, and how he’s going to help his parents welcome her.
Content Area Connection:
- Art- This book was filled with many illustrations that captured your eyes when reading about Peter’s Chair.
- Family- Peter’s Chair was about him welcoming his new baby sister and his parents helping Peter deal with him not being the only child anymore and making scarifies to welcome his sibling.

