Three sisters have nothing in common, except the room they share. They are bound to argue about who is the smartest, prettiest, or the best. To settle once and for all who is the best, the three sisters have a contest. Whoever makes the best birthday present for their mother is the Queen of the World. After working in secret all day, the sisters are ready to give their presents to their mother. But things don’t work out as they had planned, and they end up making their mom cry on her birthday. The girls are sent to bed. They figure out how to make things right. Find out what this is and who ends up being Queen of the World.
I like this book because it is something that children who have siblings can relate to. Even children whose siblings are boys will be able to relate to this book. It may be reassuring to some children that they are not the only one who fights and argues with his/her sibling(s). All siblings disagree and don’t get along at some point during their childhood. The watercolor illustrations are beautiful, cozy, and detailed. The illustrations show sibling rivalry in action, showing dirty looks, moody moments, and family friendliness. They compliment the story very well. I like that the story is told from the middle child’s perspective. From this point of view, the family dynamics and the sisters’ feuding are realistic. The children’s actions seem real, and the parents’ reactions are what I would expect. The conflicts in this book are conveyed with warmth and humor, making Queen of the World a good choice for discussing sibling rivalry. A great lesson can be found in this book. This lesson is to think about others before yourself. This is a great message for children to learn, because it teaches them to be caring and considerate of others and their needs. Overall, Queen of the World will appeal to children who have shared some of these same sibling rivalry experiences.
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