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Famously Phoebe
Phoebe was the shining star of her family. Then someone came along to take her place.
For as long as Phoebe can remember, she’s known the clickety click click of a photographer snapping her picture. Thanks to the camera-carrying “paparazzi” (aka Mom and Dad), she’s always been the star of the show . . . until the day a tiny newcomer arrives on set.
Will Phoebe learn to share the spotlight and assume the role she was born to play: big sister? This sweet tale of sibling rivalry resolved is perfect for every older brother and sister.
For as long as Phoebe can remember, she’s known the clickety click click of a photographer snapping her picture. Thanks to the camera-carrying “paparazzi” (aka Mom and Dad), she’s always been the star of the show . . . until the day a tiny newcomer arrives on set.
Will Phoebe learn to share the spotlight and assume the role she was born to play: big sister? This sweet tale of sibling rivalry resolved is perfect for every older brother and sister.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2017
44 people want to read
About the author
Lori Alexander
21 books54 followersLori Alexander loves to read and write! She has written picture books like BACKHOE JOE (Harper, 2014) and FAMOUSLY PHOEBE (Sterling, 2017) as well as the FUTURE BABY board book series (Scholastic, 2019). She also writes non-fiction chapter books, such as ALL IN A DROP (2019) and A SPORTING CHANCE (2020), both from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Lori resides in sunny Tucson, Arizona, with her scientist husband and two book loving kids. She runs when it’s cool and swims when it’s hot. Then she gets back to reading and writing.
Visit Lori at www.lorialexanderbooks.com or on Twitter @LoriJAlexander
Lori resides in sunny Tucson, Arizona, with her scientist husband and two book loving kids. She runs when it’s cool and swims when it’s hot. Then she gets back to reading and writing.
Visit Lori at www.lorialexanderbooks.com or on Twitter @LoriJAlexander
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Displaying 1 - 21 of 21 reviews
October 22, 2017
Such an inventive take! Both hilarious and sweet, this book about going from only child to older sibling really shines.
October 14, 2017
wonderfully dynamic illustrations to accompany a familiar tale of being outshined by a new baby. 4 stars!
March 5, 2018
Summary:
Cameras flashing, first-class travels, photo frames lining every inch of the wall. Phoebe has always been the star of the show in her family, leading her to believe she is famous! She enjoys the love from her fans, people at the grocery store, at the bank, on the street. Wherever she goes, she receives the special attention she has grown to love, and though fame has its downfalls, like lack of privacy, Phoebe wants her life to remain this way forever. But when a newer, younger co-star named Rose arrives at home, Phoebe feels she is fading from the spotlight, and Rose is hogging it all. Though it appears difficult, Phoebe must now learn to share the spotlight and even take on a new leading role: Big Sister.
Activity:
Make a scrapbook of drawings that shows the journey of Phoebe’s life before Rose was born and after Rose was born! The pictures should progress from only having Phoebe in them to having both Phoebe and Rose. You can even add pictures of both the girls with the rest of their family, but keep in mind what Phoebe’s new leading role is. Think of things big sisters and little sisters do.
Alexander, L. (2017). Famously Phoebe. New York, NY: Sterling Childrens Books.
Cameras flashing, first-class travels, photo frames lining every inch of the wall. Phoebe has always been the star of the show in her family, leading her to believe she is famous! She enjoys the love from her fans, people at the grocery store, at the bank, on the street. Wherever she goes, she receives the special attention she has grown to love, and though fame has its downfalls, like lack of privacy, Phoebe wants her life to remain this way forever. But when a newer, younger co-star named Rose arrives at home, Phoebe feels she is fading from the spotlight, and Rose is hogging it all. Though it appears difficult, Phoebe must now learn to share the spotlight and even take on a new leading role: Big Sister.
Activity:
Make a scrapbook of drawings that shows the journey of Phoebe’s life before Rose was born and after Rose was born! The pictures should progress from only having Phoebe in them to having both Phoebe and Rose. You can even add pictures of both the girls with the rest of their family, but keep in mind what Phoebe’s new leading role is. Think of things big sisters and little sisters do.
Alexander, L. (2017). Famously Phoebe. New York, NY: Sterling Childrens Books.
March 22, 2018
Every child wants to be the star of the show. In fact, first-born children usually ARE the stars that are photographed, cuddled, and made to feel famous by relatives, grocery store attendants, and even ordinary people walking down the street. Everything was perfect for Phoebe until a co-star is born. Life suddenly goes downhill when Phoebe is more like a personal assistant, than a star. Until...Phoebe gets her big break, steals the show, and gets her baby sister to laugh for the first time. This delightful book by Lori Alexander, is a perfect present for a first child dealing with the birth of a sibling. That's why I'm saving it for my granddaughter when her baby brother is born!
September 28, 2017
A solid picture book for kids becoming an older sibling. I wish there had been a bit more parent-Phoebe interaction post-baby, but I'm not gonna be picky about it. It still reminds an older sibling that they'll be important to their little sister or brother once they figure out how they can get along. A great book for any public library and certainly one to include on a "new baby" booklist to help older siblings along on the journey.
Side note: I was relieved to see cell phones (and an ipad! *dead*) being used as cameras in the illustrations, though I think the ratio was still off.
Side note: I was relieved to see cell phones (and an ipad! *dead*) being used as cameras in the illustrations, though I think the ratio was still off.
December 2, 2017
I loved this book because all kids feel like they are in the spotlight all the time at home, school, and play. Cameras are everywhere but what the illustrator did with the text was fantastic and fun and what probably was happening even though Phoebe thought she was a famous star. Fun for kids with little siblings and only children to read. Good read aloud for kids, too. Wish I had found this for Thanksgiving to show my kids.
December 27, 2017
Phoebe was a star! Her fans took pictures, applauded her performances, and showered her with gifts. THEN the baby arrived and stole the spotlight. Phoebe couldn't get their attention at all, until one day she entertained them and in the process entertained her baby sister. Now Phoebe knew she was a natural big sister. She was born to the role!
October 10, 2017
In Famously Phoebe, a sister is used to be the one at the center of attention until everything changes. This is a clever story of the homecoming of a new baby and how the main character deals with this big change and learns something new about herself in the end. Nicely written.
October 29, 2017
This story of an only child losing her status because of the arrival of a sister is incredibly well written, beautifully illustrated, and just plain fun. So whether or not you have an only or a passel of kids, I'm pretty sure they will all enjoy Famously Phoebe.
June 25, 2020
Cute book about a little girl who is the star wherever she is due to her adoring family. Then, a little sister is born and the cameras are all aimed at someone else. But it turns out that Phoebe is the one who can make the new star smile and a relationship is born.
October 13, 2017
Really good for daughters when a new baby is coming! Positive outlook.
December 11, 2017
Cute twist on the big sibling book! (And I already know that my daughter will also have to be forgiven for thinking she's a celebrity....whoops....)
December 23, 2017
A different perspective on having a new sibling.
January 4, 2018
Cute big sister-- transition from only child to sibling book!
February 16, 2018
What a sweet story about wanting attention even as you welcome a younger sibling. Endearing and wonderfully illustrated.
August 11, 2018
Pic book, family, siblings, new baby, older sister,
December 10, 2019
Absolutely charming!
December 19, 2019
Phoebe learns to share her glamorous life with her baby sister.
May 2, 2026
A great book for the "big sister" used to being the center of attention, and now needing to share the spotlight. But sharing the spotlight is not always a bad thing.
August 28, 2017
Famously Phoebe is an engaging story which will resonate with parent or child--especially those with younger siblings! Phoebe feels famous until a "younger co-star arrives on-set." Lori Alexander does a fantastic job of showing exactly how it feels to go from only child, to older child. The book is filled with humor in the text and heart in the whimsical illustrations. Famously Pheobe is the kind of book every family should read before adding another child to the mix.
January 1, 2023
Cute art and a story that things change when you get a new sibling.
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