Books like Only Emma by Sally Warner
Emma, a third‑grader and only child, lives a calm, orderly life that is suddenly disrupted when her parents arrange for her to temporarily share her bedroom with four‑year‑old Anthony Scarpetto. Anthony, with his boundless energy and mischief, proves to be a “pain in the patootie,” forcing Emma to adjust to a new, less predictable dynamic. This gentle story explores the challenges and growth that can arise when an only child encounters a sibling‑like figure in a close living space.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sally Warner
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