Not only does Rukhsana Khan write a sweet story about being a sister, but she also manages to make it about growing up in a different country than your parents and going against social norms. Her character, Rubina, learns what it means to be a good big sister, even though it is hard on her and makes her miss out on the American traditions that her Pakistani mother does not understand. By the end of the book, Rubina discovers the rewards of being selfless and realizes how important doing the right thing is. This book is good for older elementary school children and would work well for a family read-a-loud. You can find this story in the picture book section under E KHA.
