A Name for Sister
Published on 9. April 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-06-324497-9 (ISBN)
Description
When Sister was born, she had toes like grains of rice. She had hair as dark as sesame sweets . . . But she had no name.
Only a name as passionate and graceful as Fire, honest and stable as Earth, strong and ambitious as Gold, bright and wise as Water, and creative and prosperous as Wood could fit a baby like Sister.
Discover how a young girl and her family find the perfect name in this magical, whimsical and stunning ode to Chinese tradition and sisterly bonds. This sweet tale is one that growing families will treasure.
Charlotte Cheng (Roar-Choo!, Night Market Rescue) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Sophie Diao (I Am Golden, Tiny Troubles) dazzle in this unforgettable collaboration that is:
a perfect baby shower and birthday gift
a wonderful bedtime read
a positive story for big siblings welcoming a new baby to the family
a great pick for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Little Miss, Big Sis
Only a name as passionate and graceful as Fire, honest and stable as Earth, strong and ambitious as Gold, bright and wise as Water, and creative and prosperous as Wood could fit a baby like Sister.
Discover how a young girl and her family find the perfect name in this magical, whimsical and stunning ode to Chinese tradition and sisterly bonds. This sweet tale is one that growing families will treasure.
Charlotte Cheng (Roar-Choo!, Night Market Rescue) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Sophie Diao (I Am Golden, Tiny Troubles) dazzle in this unforgettable collaboration that is:
a perfect baby shower and birthday gift
a wonderful bedtime read
a positive story for big siblings welcoming a new baby to the family
a great pick for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Little Miss, Big Sis
Reviews / Votes
Diao's delicate artwork is engaging and sweet, with humorous touches in domestic settings. - KirkusMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 225 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
413 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-324497-9 (9780063244979)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Charlotte Cheng creates stories on rocks, sidewalks, libraries, and, once in a while, the good old traditional piece of paper. She is the author or illustrator of several children's books, which include Night Market Rescue, Roar-Choo!, BoBo Loves Dumplings, and A Name for Sister. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. You can visit her at charlotte.art.
Sophie Diao is an artist living in San Francisco. She's an illustrator of children's books, including I Am the Wind written by Michael Karg, Sarah and the Big Wave written by Bonnie Tsui, and the bestseller I Am Golden written by Eva Chen. She is the creator of Tiny Troubles: Nelli's Purpose and is the talent behind many a Google Doodle.
Sophie Diao is an artist living in San Francisco. She's an illustrator of children's books, including I Am the Wind written by Michael Karg, Sarah and the Big Wave written by Bonnie Tsui, and the bestseller I Am Golden written by Eva Chen. She is the creator of Tiny Troubles: Nelli's Purpose and is the talent behind many a Google Doodle.