![]() ![]() Breezy, zestfully hued marking-pen-and-pencil artwork affords Polacco's characters-familiar figures from some of the author/artist's other titles-an almostirrepressible energy. She’s always looking for something she’s better at, but he even beats her at eating rhubarb. ![]() The text rings true with the authentic battling words of childhood spats. My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco Growing up on her grandparents’ farm in Michigan, younger sister Patricia is very competitive with her brother Richard. Polacco's flair for storytelling shines in this tale filled to the brim with a family's anecdotes. Always have been and always will be.'' After several unsuccessful tries, Patricia's most daring attempt to best her brother leads her to see him in a new light. Patricia is continually aggravated by her older brother, who has ``orange hair that was like wire he was covered in freckles and looked like a weasel with glasses.'' But worst of all, he can do most anything better than his sister and is fond of saying, ``I'm four years older than you. ![]() Younger siblings, take heart: Polacco's ( Rechenka's Eggs Chicken Sunday ) chipper new picture book offers solace to anyone encumbered with a bratty big brother. ![]()
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