Marsha Makes Me Sick (Step Into Reading)

Marsha

by Barbara Bottner

Lulu's younger sister Marsha, who has the chicken pox, seems to be taking all of their mother's time, and Lulu tries hard to get some attention of her own

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, 2nd Grade, 1st Grade

48 pages, Hardcover

First published July 15, 1998

About the author

Barbara Bottner, New York Times best-selling author, is a screenwriter, TV writer, and writing coach, who began her multi-hyphenate career as an artist and actor. Designing off-Broadway sets in the ’60s led her to performance and following her career in theatre, she began writing and illustrating books for children. In total, she has written over 40 books in all areas of children’s literature including Young Adult, Middle Grade, chapter, and "I Can Reads". Several of her award-winning picture books have been animated and translated into multiple languages.

Reviews

[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

a very good sibling storybook book. Two siblings sisters, a toddler Marsha has the chicken pox and Lula is a bit jealous. Lula wants some attention from Mama. She feels like no one likes her; and no one has time for her. Eventually she does come to understand that Marsha does love her and she does want to be a great big sister to her and in the end Marsha does make her sick...

[Anh Ngô · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was great. I couldn't help but smile throughout the whole thing because I remember always being the same way that Lulu was with Marsha as I was with my brother. I actually ended up getting the chicken pox from my brother because I would not stay away from him. I think this book would be great for kids who are working on advancing their reading skills because it adds just a little bit more, but not an overwhelming amount of text that is going to overload the reader.

[A Hoppy Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha! Poor little Marsha is sick and big sis Lulu is jealous of the extra attention.