Synopsis
Elisa's always ready to play games with her older brother Russell. She even lets Russell decide which ones. And she tries to be helpful, too. But sometimes Elisa's helping out doesn't go exactly as plannedùlike when she helps Russell "ketchup" on his homework or gives his fish a bubble bath. Can she find a way to make it up to him? "Should delight kids who want to visit more with Russell's family." ù Booklist
Children's Literature
This beginning chapter book is about five-year-old Elisa and her adventures as the middle child in a family with two brothers. One in a series of Russell and Elisa books, this one follows the adventures of Elisa as she tries to assert her independence, and at the same time strive to feel accepted as an equal part of the family. The six chapters deal with everything from Elisa's trying to measure up to her older brother, to humorous mishaps such as Elisa's attempt at hatching chickens. Youngsters will identify with Elisa's growing pains. Each chapter contains several black and white drawings.