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Tenir un germà pot ser molt molest! Però, de vegades, els germans ens ajuden i tenen cura de nosaltres... Potser no està tan malament. Però, un més a casa? Això sí que no!
48 pages, Hardcover
Published December 1, 2017
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Rocío Bonilla
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EN: After studying Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona, Rocio Bonilla worked in fields such as photography and advertising. Since 2010 she has forged two careers as an illustrator of children's books and a painter of murals.
ESP: Nací en Barcelona en 1970.
Licenciada en BBAA por la Universidad de Barcelona.
CAP en pedagogía.
Cursos específicos de ilustración con Ignasi Blanch y Roger Olmos.
Inicié mi trayectoria profesional a través de diversas disciplinas como la pintura, el muralismo, la fotografía, la pedagogía y, finalmente, la publicidad, que me mantuvo apartada de los lápices durante 12 años.
La maternidad fue el factor que produjo el viraje definitivo en mi carrera. Fascinada por el imaginario infantil, abandoné la publicidad y creé “Érase una vez”, una empresa dedicada a decorar espacios infantiles con murales pintados a mano.
En 2010 entré en el ámbito editorial. Desde entonces, he compaginado la ilustración de álbumes infantiles con la pintura de murales.
Como ilustradora he publicado diversos trabajos en revistas como El Mueble, Acosta’t y Barça Kids, cartelería y una cuarentena de libros con diversas editoriales.
Como autora he publicado cinco títulos: “Cara de pájaro”, “La montaña de libros más alta del mundo” y “¿De qué color es un beso?” (Premio del Ministerio de Cultura y Educación a los libros mejor publicados 2015), “Max y los superhérores” y “Mi amigo extraterrestre”, también ilustrados por mí, y traducidos en varios países.
Trabajo principalmente para los niños. Mis tres hijos son mis mayores críticos y mis mayores fans. También me ganan al memory, sobretodo el pequeño. Me gusta cocinar, hacer ositos de crochet y escuchar a Billie Holliday. Si fuera un animal sería un periquito. No me canso de dibujar.
EN: After studying Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona, Rocio Bonilla worked in fields such as photography and advertising. Since 2010 she has forged two careers as an illustrator of children's books and a painter of murals.
ESP: Nací en Barcelona en 1970.
Licenciada en BBAA por la Universidad de Barcelona.
CAP en pedagogía.
Cursos específicos de ilustración con Ignasi Blanch y Roger Olmos.
Inicié mi trayectoria profesional a través de diversas disciplinas como la pintura, el muralismo, la fotografía, la pedagogía y, finalmente, la publicidad, que me mantuvo apartada de los lápices durante 12 años.
La maternidad fue el factor que produjo el viraje definitivo en mi carrera. Fascinada por el imaginario infantil, abandoné la publicidad y creé “Érase una vez”, una empresa dedicada a decorar espacios infantiles con murales pintados a mano.
En 2010 entré en el ámbito editorial. Desde entonces, he compaginado la ilustración de álbumes infantiles con la pintura de murales.
Como ilustradora he publicado diversos trabajos en revistas como El Mueble, Acosta’t y Barça Kids, cartelería y una cuarentena de libros con diversas editoriales.
Como autora he publicado cinco títulos: “Cara de pájaro”, “La montaña de libros más alta del mundo” y “¿De qué color es un beso?” (Premio del Ministerio de Cultura y Educación a los libros mejor publicados 2015), “Max y los superhérores” y “Mi amigo extraterrestre”, también ilustrados por mí, y traducidos en varios países.
Trabajo principalmente para los niños. Mis tres hijos son mis mayores críticos y mis mayores fans. También me ganan al memory, sobretodo el pequeño. Me gusta cocinar, hacer ositos de crochet y escuchar a Billie Holliday. Si fuera un animal sería un periquito. No me canso de dibujar.
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November 17, 2019
I read another book with this premise not long ago, the forthcoming On My Mountain by François Aubineau. Little Bro, Big Sis is the same in that it's really two books in one; you read one story from the little brother's point of view, and then you flip the book over and read the story from the big sister's. The stories follow the same format, but are slightly different... until the ending.
I like how the siblings are viewed by each other (to the little brother, his big sister is a bossy rhino; to the big sister, her little brother is an annoying monkey). But eventually, they realize that they each have their good qualities... and just in time, because the household is about to be shaken up by a new arrival!
The pictures are amusing and fun to look at. The gimmick of the flippable book makes this kind of a long read, especially for bedtime. Maybe the reading could be split up over two nights. Then the kids can argue over which side of the book gets read first!
Overall, this is a fun little story about sibling rivalry. Recommended to those who already have siblings... and especially those who might be expecting another one.
Quotable moment:
I like how the siblings are viewed by each other (to the little brother, his big sister is a bossy rhino; to the big sister, her little brother is an annoying monkey). But eventually, they realize that they each have their good qualities... and just in time, because the household is about to be shaken up by a new arrival!
The pictures are amusing and fun to look at. The gimmick of the flippable book makes this kind of a long read, especially for bedtime. Maybe the reading could be split up over two nights. Then the kids can argue over which side of the book gets read first!
Overall, this is a fun little story about sibling rivalry. Recommended to those who already have siblings... and especially those who might be expecting another one.
Quotable moment:
January 17, 2025
A minha filha mais velha recebeu este livro da sua tia. Com a chegada da irmã, este tem sido uma leitura muito gira para lhe mostrar como é a relação de irmãos e as emoções que ela sente em relação à própria irmã (as coisas boas e as menos boas).
Um livro muito giro.
Um livro muito giro.
September 18, 2019
Una historia preciosa entre las diferencias y riñas que pueden surgir entre hermanos. Pero también encontramos esas pequeñas cosas que no cambiaríamos de ellos por nada del mundo mundial.
Cómo siempre Rocío crea historias increíbles que nos van a divertir y que calentaran nuestros corazones.
Cómo siempre Rocío crea historias increíbles que nos van a divertir y que calentaran nuestros corazones.
December 10, 2018
He adorado este libro, me ha recordado muchisimo a mi hermano y a mi jaja
December 10, 2018
Een heerlijk boek (met twee kanten) over een broer en een zus.
Dit boek heeft twee kanten, je kunt het boek omdraaien en dan de andere kant lezen, plus, makkelijk, je kunt ook kiezen wie je eerst wilt lezen, broer or zus? Of gewoon alleen maar 1 van de 2. Wat jij maar wilt!
Review komt morgen.
Dit boek heeft twee kanten, je kunt het boek omdraaien en dan de andere kant lezen, plus, makkelijk, je kunt ook kiezen wie je eerst wilt lezen, broer or zus? Of gewoon alleen maar 1 van de 2. Wat jij maar wilt!
Review komt morgen.
January 11, 2025
Mainio kääntökirja sisarussuhteista isosiskon ja pikkuveljen näkökulmista. Piti iltasatutuokiossa lukea heti kahteen kertaan. Star Wars -elementit riemastuttivat.
July 14, 2021
Mostly I was just proud of myself for reading the German version of this at work today and understanding it all. Still got it!
January 1, 2025
Re bueno! Me encanta que se unan al final (o al medio).
Lo encuentro muy real, y me gustan mucho las ilustraciones, llenas de libros en algunos escenarios, normalizando que haya varios :)
Y me gusta el pajarito que se come la guinda del cupcake. Buen detalle!
Lo encuentro muy real, y me gustan mucho las ilustraciones, llenas de libros en algunos escenarios, normalizando que haya varios :)
Y me gusta el pajarito que se come la guinda del cupcake. Buen detalle!
October 5, 2025
es uno de mis libros favoritos porque tiene 2 partes y es como tú quieres ver a tu hermano
June 21, 2020
Little Bro, Big Sis (A Flip-Me-Over Book) by Rocio Bonilla. PICTURE BOOK. Charlesbridge, 2019. $17. 9781623541095.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL(K-3) - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
A little brother and big sister seemingly can't stand each other. Each gets a turn to offer their perspective (flip the book over to hear the other one's side) on the terrible sibling they've got, but in explaining it they also have to admit there are some great things about their brother/sister, too. They meet in the middle of the book to express the exact same concern and bewilderment about the new baby sibling who has arrived--"Now what?!"
I. Loved. This. Book. Anybody with a sibling or any parent with multiple kids can appreciate the ups and downs of sibling rivalry and love. The illustrations are fantastic and I found myself grinning and laughing and even sighing with happiness as I read it. This is a definite winner and one I can't wait to share with friends and family.
Reviewer: TC
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
BUYING ADVISORY: EL(K-3) - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
A little brother and big sister seemingly can't stand each other. Each gets a turn to offer their perspective (flip the book over to hear the other one's side) on the terrible sibling they've got, but in explaining it they also have to admit there are some great things about their brother/sister, too. They meet in the middle of the book to express the exact same concern and bewilderment about the new baby sibling who has arrived--"Now what?!"
I. Loved. This. Book. Anybody with a sibling or any parent with multiple kids can appreciate the ups and downs of sibling rivalry and love. The illustrations are fantastic and I found myself grinning and laughing and even sighing with happiness as I read it. This is a definite winner and one I can't wait to share with friends and family.
Reviewer: TC
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
March 31, 2020
Little Brow, Big Sis gives readers a glimpse into the ups and downs of sibling relationships. Half of the book tells of the older sister's annoyance with her little brother. How she has to wait for him at school, how he damages her toys, and is always making a mess. The illustrations portray the little brother in this part of the book as a monkey. Flip the book over and the little brother tells his version of things with his sister appearing as a rhino. He explains how she always treats him like he's too little to do anything and how she's a bully. Yet both children have to admit that their sibling does have their good points. This is the part of the story where the two children get along, however briefly. But as the two points-of-view meet in the middle, the two siblings are confronted with a new challenge. This amusing story is bound to be appreciated by any child who has siblings who drive them crazy sometimes. I certainly appreciated it. The use of the rhino and monkey make it all the more amusing. But as the children start to admit that their sibling isn't all bad, those images fade away. The illustrations work perfectly to illustrate the children's frustrations and eventual appreciation for each other. A fun book for story time or for teaching point-of-view or relationships.
November 13, 2025
Espanjalaisen kuvittajan Rocio Bonillan kuvakirja Sisarukset on leikkisä kääntökirja, joka kuvaa sisaruussuhteita molempien osapuolten näkökulmasta. Toisella puolella isosisko kokee pikkuveljensä olevan kaiken tuhoava pikkuapina, toisella pikkuveli näkee isosiskon jääräpäisenä sarvikuonona.
Huolimatta sisaruussuhteen hankauksista ja hankaluuksista, suhteessa on myös lämpöä ja rakkautta. Raivostuttava pikkuveli on myös hauska ja jääräpäinen isosisko turvallinen. Mutta entäs sitten, kun tämä dynamiikka muuttuu? Kääntökirjan molemmat puolet johtavat samalle sisaruussuhdetta järisyttävälle keskiaukeamalle. Kirjan rakenne on fiksusti tehty, olkoonkin että loppuyllätys on yllättävä vain ensimmäistä puoliskoa luettaessa.
Bonilla on etevä kuvittaja ja Sisarukset todella kauniisti piirretty teos, joka kertoo sisaruussuhteista lämmöllä. Kuvitus on kirjassa etusijalla, mutta teksti tukee kuvitusta hyvin ja vahvistaa teoksen tunnesisältöä. Kääntökirja on tässä oikein toimiva toteutus ja auttaa osaltaan tekemään kirjasta houkuttelevamman ja kiinnostavamman. Kirjan on suomentanut Emmi Ketonen, teksti on luontevaa ja helppolukuista.
Huolimatta sisaruussuhteen hankauksista ja hankaluuksista, suhteessa on myös lämpöä ja rakkautta. Raivostuttava pikkuveli on myös hauska ja jääräpäinen isosisko turvallinen. Mutta entäs sitten, kun tämä dynamiikka muuttuu? Kääntökirjan molemmat puolet johtavat samalle sisaruussuhdetta järisyttävälle keskiaukeamalle. Kirjan rakenne on fiksusti tehty, olkoonkin että loppuyllätys on yllättävä vain ensimmäistä puoliskoa luettaessa.
Bonilla on etevä kuvittaja ja Sisarukset todella kauniisti piirretty teos, joka kertoo sisaruussuhteista lämmöllä. Kuvitus on kirjassa etusijalla, mutta teksti tukee kuvitusta hyvin ja vahvistaa teoksen tunnesisältöä. Kääntökirja on tässä oikein toimiva toteutus ja auttaa osaltaan tekemään kirjasta houkuttelevamman ja kiinnostavamman. Kirjan on suomentanut Emmi Ketonen, teksti on luontevaa ja helppolukuista.
April 20, 2020
Big Sis is an overbearing rhinoceros according to Little Bro, but she does have some positive qualities. Little Bro is an annoying monkey who always gets in the way, according to Big Sis, but he does have some endearing moments. As Little Bro and Big Sis consider their relationship, they realize that maybe it isn’t so bad having one sibling, especially when a new baby comes into the family.
With humorous illustrations that support the development between the two siblings, Little Bro, Big Sis is a Flip-Me-Over Book that tells the same story from each sibling’s perspective. It is a fun, funny picture book about sibling relationships and what happens when a family grows from two children to three. This is a great story for siblings to explore their own feelings towards one another and their feelings when their family changes.
With humorous illustrations that support the development between the two siblings, Little Bro, Big Sis is a Flip-Me-Over Book that tells the same story from each sibling’s perspective. It is a fun, funny picture book about sibling relationships and what happens when a family grows from two children to three. This is a great story for siblings to explore their own feelings towards one another and their feelings when their family changes.
December 5, 2018
Un albúm infantil muy original y entretenido que aporta una visión muy realista de lo que significa tener un/a hermano/a cuando se es peque. Momentos divertidos y entrañables con los que sentirse identificados y que ayudarán a los más pequeños de la casa a comprender que el tener un/a hermano/a tiene más ventajas que inconvenientes.
La estética nos presenta dos historias distintas que se entrecruzan hasta llegar al desenlace de ambas en el centro del libro (desenlace la mar de divertido y realista). Con las hermosas ilustraciones de Rocío Bonilla.
Para más detalles sobre el libro (y ojear un poco su contenido) aquí dejo la video reseña: https://youtu.be/1AVypAAg2aE
La estética nos presenta dos historias distintas que se entrecruzan hasta llegar al desenlace de ambas en el centro del libro (desenlace la mar de divertido y realista). Con las hermosas ilustraciones de Rocío Bonilla.
Para más detalles sobre el libro (y ojear un poco su contenido) aquí dejo la video reseña: https://youtu.be/1AVypAAg2aE
December 30, 2020
A fun book of particular interest for its dual direction, flip-and-read format, with twin stories ending at the same place in the middle. The book directions correspond to the perspectives of the sister and the brother, and each views the other as a kind of humanoid animal: the brother monkey (appropriate given my son's self-identification as a Siamang for much of last year) and the sister rhinoceros (interesting!). They each have their problems with each other, but ultimately realize how much they like the other (at least their good qualities). This was definitely the most popular picture book of 2020, no doubt because it functioned as an allegory for their own relationship, which went from relatively little interaction in summer 2019 to very close friendship by end of 2020.
December 24, 2018
Livre tête-bêche (deux histoires recto et verso) dans lequel on apprend les valeurs de la fraternité entre frère et soeur, les bons comme les mauvais coups. Rocio Bonilla nous offre deux points de vue intéressants sur ce qui peut agacer un frère et une soeur dans une famille. La métaphore avec un animal est très bien utilisé, et nous permet de mieux saisir le tempérament des enfants. La fin, recoupé dans les deux histoires, est assez saisissantes et surprenante, et amène une réflexion supplémentaire au récit de base. Un bel album à lire à l'endroit... comme à l'envers!
January 9, 2021
Little Bro and Big Sis each have their own side of the story to share, literally. One half of the book focuses on one sibling's account, and when you flip it over, you get to read the other sibling's account. The genius is when you reach the middle. The only trouble is once you've read one side, you already know the secret ending. Either way, the siblings find that they may have some common ground. It is not a super profound book, but it is cute, and kids will probably enjoy the ability to flip the book over and keep reading.
October 28, 2019
4 stars
This picture book has such a great format! It tells the same story from two different perspectives: how a little brother views things about his big sister, and how a big sister views things about her little brother. They both have negative things to say, but then realize there are many positive traits to their sibling. Both stories end/converge with a surprise element! Read to find out what!
- Miss Emily
This picture book has such a great format! It tells the same story from two different perspectives: how a little brother views things about his big sister, and how a big sister views things about her little brother. They both have negative things to say, but then realize there are many positive traits to their sibling. Both stories end/converge with a surprise element! Read to find out what!
- Miss Emily
November 23, 2021
A great story that talks about why little bro doesn't like big sis, but then does find some redeeming qualities about her...but then, when you flip the book over, the story talks about why big sis doesn't like little bro, but finds some good qualities as well.
I love the illustrations especially how they portray big sis & little bro, given how they describe their sibling in the text.
A fun read & a great book for siblings, especially those having both a boy & a girl.
I love the illustrations especially how they portray big sis & little bro, given how they describe their sibling in the text.
A fun read & a great book for siblings, especially those having both a boy & a girl.
August 10, 2019
The story reads one way from the little brother's point of view of his sister (she's a rhino), with a surprise in the middle. Flip the book over and get the perspective of the big sister on her brother (he's a monkey, and I'm sorry, but that's a deal killer for me. The characters aren't black, but let's just not go there at all.)
October 5, 2021
This book is about the relationship between a brother and a sister. The best part of this book is its ability to provide different perspectives. We read it the first time from the perspective of the little brother. Flip the book over and you can read it from the big sister's perspective. Children will enjoy reading it. Published September 3rd, 2019. No awards. Realistic Fiction.
October 1, 2022
Tenho uma menina mais velha, e um menino. Amam-se e odeiam-se em igual medida.
E tenho um bebé.
Um livro mais à medida da nossa família seria impossível.
Em formato album-ilustrado, entretém os pequenos e faz os crescidos sorrir.
Teria preferido um pouco mais de texto, mas são gostos.
Muito divertido.
E tenho um bebé.
Um livro mais à medida da nossa família seria impossível.
Em formato album-ilustrado, entretém os pequenos e faz os crescidos sorrir.
Teria preferido um pouco mais de texto, mas são gostos.
Muito divertido.
December 30, 2022
[Se lo recomiendo…] Libro infantil interesante. La doble historia, doble punto de vista de dos hermanos, que deben lidiar con la convivencia, porque a veces tener un hermano es muy molesto, pero también muy gratificante.
Me gustó el ingenio del narrar, y ese final que me sorprendió.
Libro para niños desde cuatro años. Hay que voltear el libro para leer la otra historia.
Me gustó el ingenio del narrar, y ese final que me sorprendió.
Libro para niños desde cuatro años. Hay que voltear el libro para leer la otra historia.
February 28, 2024
Knižku sme čítali s mojim osemročným bratom. Je to veľmi milá knižka, ktorá ukazuje reálny vzťah súrodencov, kedy si lezú na nervy, ale zároveň sa ľúbia.
Podľa mňa je to možno až moc krátka knižka na to, že je vlastne rozdelená na dve. Ale páčilo sa mi ako to bolo vlastne prepojené spolu, keď sa sa dostali na koniec, resp. do stredu knihy.
A tie obrázky su tiež také zlaté.
Podľa mňa je to možno až moc krátka knižka na to, že je vlastne rozdelená na dve. Ale páčilo sa mi ako to bolo vlastne prepojené spolu, keď sa sa dostali na koniec, resp. do stredu knihy.
A tie obrázky su tiež také zlaté.
June 5, 2019
What a clever concept for a book! Little Bro, Big Sis is a two for one special-- start one perspective, then turn it over for the other! Both Little Bro and Big Sis are in for a surprise in the center, where their stories align. A sweet book about both the pains and joys of having a sibling.
September 15, 2019
Fascinating picture book about 2 siblings and their relationship with the other. The perspectives of each girl are told by starting the book either from one side or the other...but both perspectives culminate in the middle with a new twist to their relationship.
February 19, 2020
Τα ανάμεικτα συναισθήματα που υπάρχουν ανάμεσα σε δύο αδερφάκια, βλέποντας τα και από τις δύο οπτικές γωνίες! Έξυπνο, πρωτότυπη η δομή του βιβλίου που διαβάζετε και από τις δύο μεριές, πολύ γλυκό! Με μια μεγάλη έκπληξη και για τα δύο αδερφάκια στη μέση του βιβλίου!
December 30, 2024
HUGE hit with my MLL kindergartners. They're still shouting out words they picked up. They thought it was hilarious and had some nice critical thinking and empathetic responses to it while we were reading it together.
June 15, 2026
Moc se mi líbí, že příběh lze číst z obou stran a člověk se dozvídá obě perspektivy sourozenců. Málo textu, velké pěkné ilustrace, jednoduchý příběh i pointa. Na vysvětlování příchodu sourozence nebo řešení rozepří ideál.
December 6, 2018
Genial el trabajo de Rocío Bonilla mostrando dos puntos de vista diferentes. Un cuento divertido y tierno a partes iguales.
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