Oh, Sal
Oh, Sal by Kevin Henkes is a delightful addition to the world of children’s literature, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022. This 123-page book is written in English and serves as a stand-alone companion to Henkes’s previous works, The Year of Billy Miller and Billy Miller Makes a Wish. The story centers around Sal, the younger sister of Billy, as she navigates the challenges of a holiday season filled with family dynamics and the arrival of a new baby.
Readers will find a humorous exploration of sibling relationships and the complexities of family life during festive times. Sal grapples with feelings of neglect as her new baby sibling captures all the attention, leading to a series of events that highlight the warmth and surprises of the holiday season. Illustrated in black-and-white by the author, Oh, Sal is suitable for newly independent readers and makes for an engaging read-aloud option for families and classrooms alike. The themes of family, celebration, and the ups and downs of growing up resonate throughout this charming narrative.
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“Delightfully superb.”–Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Henkes is a master.”–The Horn Book (starred review)
“Captivating. “–Booklist (starred review)
A stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes’s award-winning, bestselling, and acclaimed The Year of Billy Miller and Billy Miller Makes a Wish. This short, humorous, and accessible novel for newly independent readers stars Billy’s younger sister, Sal, and chronicles an eventful holiday season at the Miller house.
Oh, Sal is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of Ramona, Ivy + Bean, and Dory Fantasmagory.
The Miller family is celebrating its first holiday with the new baby. Billy is excited that Uncle Jake is visiting, but nothing about this holiday season is making Billy’s little sister Sal happy. The baby is a noisy nuisance and hogging all of Mama’s attention. Plus, the baby doesn’t even have a name yet. To make matters worse, Sal lost the very best gift that Santa gave her!
Will Sal find her present Will the Millers find a name for the baby Will Billy always be an annoying big brother
The holiday season (and life with the Millers) is full of surprises–and warmth, kindness, family, celebration, and love–in the hands of award-winning author Kevin Henkes. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author, Oh, Sal is an excellent choice for early elementary grades, as well as a terrific family and classroom read-aloud for any time of the year.
A stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller (a Newbery Honor Book) and Billy Miller Makes a Wish.
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