sibling rivalry

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sibling rivalry

The tale of Pip & Squeak

2007
Two mouse brothers, Pip and Squeak, usually try to compete with each other, but their relationship finally changes when they prepare for their annual party.

I'd rather have an iguana

1999
When her mom brings home a new baby, a little girl thinks she would rather have an iguana until she starts to get to know her baby brother.

My brother is from outer space

(the book of proof)
1996
Alex compares his younger brother William with himself and concludes that because William is so different, he must have come from outer space to join this otherwise perfect family.

Mallory vs. Max

2005
Eight-year-old Mallory feels left out when her older brother, Max, gets a dog that becomes the center of attention.

Queen of the world

2000
Three sisters, who compete constantly to see who is the smartest, fastest, or prettiest, vie for the Queen of the World crown, awarded to the sister who makes the best birthday gift for Mom.

Oh, brother-- Oh, sister!

a sister's guide to getting along
1999
A girl's guide to getting along with siblings and surviving sticky situations, from teasing to tattling to sharing a room.

The pain and the great one

1984
A six-year-old (The Pain) and his eight-year-old sister (The Great One) see each other as troublemakers and the best-loved in the family.

My rotten redheaded older brother

1994
After losing running, climbing, throwing, and burping competitions to her obnoxious older brother, a young girl makes a wish on a falling star.

Mail Harry to the moon!

2008
Harry's older brother, unhappy that the new baby is making lots of noise and getting all the attention, thinks up creative ways to get rid of him.

The kite fighters

2002
In Korea in 1473, eleven-year-old Young-sup overcomes his rivalry with his older brother Kee-sup, who as the first-born son receives special treatment from their father, and combines his kite-flying skill with Kee-sup's kite-making skill in an attempt to win the New Year kite-fighting competition.

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