Tricia can't stand her rotten redheaded older brother Richie, who can do everything better than she can. So when her grandmother tells her a wish made on a shooting star will come true, she knows exactly what to wish for - to be able to do something, anything, better than Richie. Show
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This seems to be one of Polacco’s true stories, or one based on truth. On the inside front and back covers, there are many photos of the author with her brother at all different ages, and she dedicates the book to him. This is a rather ordinary story of a younger sister wishing to best her older brother at something, anything. It does show the warm, close family relationships so common in Polacco’s picture
books. I loved all the illustrations, especially the very last one, and the ones that show This is a rather ordinary story of a younger sister wishing to best her older brother at something, anything. It does show the warm,
close family relationships so common in Polacco’s picture books. I loved all the illustrations, especially the very last one, and the ones that show everyone’s facial expressions were wonderful too.
Apr 28, 2011 Ronyell rated it it was amazing
This is like my tenth book I have read by Patricia Polacco and it is called “My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother.” In this book, a young Patricia tells the audience about her annoying older brother, Richard, who outdoes everything she does and she wished to do something better than her brother! “My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother” is a
brilliant book that children who also have problems with their siblings will enjoy for many years! This book was so brilliant and will easily relate to any child who This is like my tenth book I have read by Patricia Polacco and it is called “My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother.”
In this book, a young Patricia tells the audience about her annoying older brother, Richard, who outdoes everything she does and she wished to do something better than her brother! “My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother” is a brilliant book that children who also have problems with their siblings will enjoy for many years! This book was so brilliant and will easily relate to any child who has older or younger siblings who pick on them! Patricia Polacco has done an excellent job at both writing
and illustrations her life with her older brother Richard and I loved how Patricia Polacco’s writing is so sweet natured that I was seriously feeling all cuddly inside whenever I read this book. I also loved the love/hate relationship between Patricia and Richard (which is what I always see in every book that describes your typical sibling rivalry) and I also loved what Richard does for Patricia at the very end of the book (I will not tell you what happened) for it showed that no matter how much
Patricia and Richard argue with each other, they still love each other! I also loved seeing some the family traditions that was shown in Patricia’s family, such as when Patricia and her grandmother saw a shooting star in the sky, Patricia’s grandmother spitted twice between her fingers and then slapped her chest whenever she is making a wish and that was the part of the story I truly favored. Patricia Polacco’s illustrations are extremely beautiful, especially of the images of Patricia and
Richard themselves as Patricia is always seen wearing pigtails throughout the book, while her brother Richard has red hair, wears glasses and has freckles on his face. I also loved the way that Patricia Polacco illustrated the facial expressions on each character as they look realistic and hilarious at the same time. I really loved the smug looks that Patricia shows whenever her brother teases her about not being able to do things that he can and I also loved Richard’s goofy grins on his face
every time he beats Patricia at something. But my favorite images from this book were on the endpapers of this book as the endpapers show real life photos of Patricia Polacco’s family and her older brother Richard. Overall, “My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother” is a really cute story about sibling rivalry that every child will easily relate to and also love for the rest of their lives! I would recommend this book to children ages four and up since there is nothing inappropriate in this
book. Review is also on: Rabbit Ears Book Blog
Patrica Polacco turns once again to her childhood (surprise, surprise) for inspiration in this engaging picture-book exploration of sibling rivalry, based on her relationship with
her older brother Richard. Growing up on her maternal grandparents' Michigan farm, young Trisha longed to find something that she could do better than Richie - that intolerably smug older brother who bested her at everything, always with a smirk on his face, and always with a reminder that he was four years her elder, Patrica Polacco turns once again to her childhood (surprise, surprise) for inspiration in this engaging picture-book
exploration of sibling rivalry, based on her relationship with her older brother Richard. Growing up on her maternal grandparents' Michigan farm, young Trisha longed to find something that she could do better than Richie - that intolerably smug older brother who bested her at everything, always with a smirk on his face, and always with a reminder that he was four years her elder, and always would be. Would Trisha ever beat her rotten redheaded older brother? And did she really want
to...? Although I wouldn't say that
This is a good story (I am tempted to label it non-fiction) about the relationship between an older brother and a younger sister. It is very appropriate to read this with squabbling siblings, but it's also good for parents to read this and understand the love and loyalty that attaches siblings, despite their bickering at home. As an only child, I am often confounded by our girls' behaviors toward one
another - sometimes best friends, sometimes bitter enemies. This book offers some good insights As an only child, I
am often confounded by our girls' behaviors toward one another - sometimes best friends, sometimes bitter enemies. This book offers some good insights into the complexity of sibling relationships. We have really enjoyed Patricia Polacco's books and we will continue to search for the ones we have not yet read at our local library.
Polacco's stories come from the heart and are told so descriptively that it feels like you are a member of her family along for the ride. In this story, Patricia recalls her younger
years and the rivalry between herself and her rotten redheaded older brother, Rich. It seems he can do just about everything better and longer than her and he takes over opportunity to rub it her in face. Patricia learns how to make a wish from her wise babushka and she wishes that she will be better at ANYTHING then Polacco's stories come from the heart and are told so descriptively that it feels like you are a member of her family along for the
ride. In this story, Patricia recalls her younger years and the rivalry between herself and her rotten redheaded older brother, Rich. It seems he can do just about everything better and longer than her and he takes over opportunity to rub it her in face. Patricia learns how to make a wish from her wise babushka and she wishes that she will be better at ANYTHING then her brother... will Patricia finally beat her brother at something or will she regret her wish? Anyone with a sibling can
relate to the teasing, rivalry, and love that bonds siblings together. The illustrations are classic Polacco and reflect the heritage and style that many have come to adore.
Sep 15, 2012 Barbara rated it really liked it Drawing once again upon her own life experiences, the author/illustrator describes in humorous fashion the conflict between Tricia and her older brother Richie who seems able to do everything better than she can. When she wishes upon a star to be able to do something better than he does, he ends up coming to her rescue, which somehow changes their relationship. It seems that Richie is not as rotten as Tricia thought he was. As is always the case for this author, she fills her story with family l Drawing once again upon her own life experiences, the author/illustrator describes in humorous fashion the conflict between Tricia and her older brother Richie who seems able to do everything better than she can. When she wishes upon a star to be able to do something better than he does, he ends up coming to her rescue, which somehow changes their relationship. It seems that Richie is not as rotten as Tricia thought he was. As is always the case for this author, she fills her story with family love and situations with which most siblings can relate. The illustrations, completed with marking pens and pencils, show such amazing facial expressions on all the characters. Having actual photographs of Tricia and her brother Richie at various stages of life makes the story all the more enjoyable. ...more
Increasingly, I am rather fond of this author and her writing. Most of her stories are autobiographical. Her artistry is unique. While not beautifully imaged as some other children's illustrated artists, her
talents grew on me and I find that I'm reading most of her books. This one is the tale of her rotten brother. Always in competition, always trying to be the best, Richard has an in your face type of personality. Grating and annoying, he always seems to come out ahead. Trying to beat him at som This one is the tale of her rotten brother. Always in competition, always trying to be the best, Richard has an in your face type of personality. Grating and annoying, he always seems to come out ahead. Trying to beat him at someone, Patricia rides the carnival carousel again, again and again as it goes round, and round, and round and round. When
she departs from the carousel she falls. When she awakes at home learning that her "rotten" brother rescued her. From then on, she looks at him in a totally different way. The experience transforms rotten Richard into kind, other directed family member.
Dec 29, 2015 Erin rated it liked it Anybody with brothers or sisters will easily relate to this book. We have all been there, and understand the feelings of frustration, as well as the feelings of love, that Patricia experiences toward her brother in this story.
Nov 20, 2019 Judy rated it really liked it I've never read the Polacco books to a child, but I look forward to doing so. I especially like having several stories that focus on her own family. The kids will like to know that they're "true, not make-believe," and they'll like the picture of the family sleeping outside on
a summer night. And ... here is another example of an action with unintended consequences. And ... here is another example of an action with unintended
consequences.
Jan 07, 2022 Faloni © rated it it was amazing I love 💕 🎪🤹🎫🥁🤹♀️🎟
Jan 03, 2010 Connie rated it really liked it I love reading true stories to my nieces. I get to stop and say that
yes, yes, yes - THIS story REALLY happened! And boy, is it fun! So this is based upon something that actually happened to the author. Now, I will say before I continue with this review that Polacco is... verbose. She doesn't write picture books for the potty training crowd (unless they have a VERY good attention span), but for kids who can sit down through a whole book and be read to, the older end of the 4 - 8 age range. Keep t So this is based upon something that actually happened to the author. Now, I will say before I continue with this review that Polacco is... verbose. She doesn't write picture books for the potty training crowd (unless they have a VERY good attention span), but for kids who can sit down through a whole book and be read to, the older end of the 4 - 8 age range. Keep this in mind
when purchasing. With that said, if your kid is in the right age range, this is THE book on siblings to get. (Because it's true, and also because it's a good story.) Poor Trisha. Her older brother is always outdoing her. Whatever he says he'll do more of than she will - he goes ahead and does it! And if she starts it, he STILL wins. (He's four years older than her, and he always will be, but did that have to make him so annoying?? Sheesh!) When he says he'll pick more berries - he does. When she says she will eat more raw rhubarb - he still does. (And then it's rhubarb pie for dessert. Ugh, don't you just hate that?) She finally has to resort to making wishes. Now, I find it interesting that when she stayed on the merry-go-round longer than her brother did, they didn't engage in the little "Can!" "Can't!" fight beforehand. Maybe if she'd told him of his intentions first, it would be quite a different story. Regardless, she stays on until she literally falls off and cuts her head open. And her brother saves her. (Awww.) It's a great story, it really is, and very realistic. (That's because it's true, and also because she's a good author.) Love the arguments the siblings have - I've had more than a few of those in my life! ...more
Mar 28, 2017 Ranjini rated it really liked it My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother - Patricia Polacco My
first ever of hers. This book is a beautiful adaptation of the sibling rivalry between Patricia and her brother - as they were growing up. My first ever of hers. This book is a beautiful adaptation of the sibling rivalry between Patricia and her brother - as they were growing up. And she does it - but with much different consequences than expected. Recommended for those brave parents dealing with sibling rivalry. Age reco: 5-6+
Sep 09, 2017 Sarah rated it really liked it Summary: This special story by Patricia Polacco tells the story of her
and brother’s young lives. Her and her older brother always butt heads when they try to out-do one another in everyday activities. Towards the end of the book (spoiler alert) the older brother comes to take care of his little sister when she has an accident and they realize that even though they argue and fight sometimes, they will always be there for one another.
Jul 16, 2008 Erinn rated it it was amazing Not having brothers or sisters I am always interested in books that deal with siblings. Patricia Polacco's story was an autobiographical tale as many of her books are. She told the story of how she
liked to compete with her older brother, who could always do things better than she could. In this story she sets out to do just one thing better than her "Rotten Redheaded Brother". *What makes it even better is the fact that my neighbor is her cousin and they gave me a poster signed by her.* I do thi Patricia Polacco's story was an
autobiographical tale as many of her books are. She told the story of how she liked to compete with her older brother, who could always do things better than she could. In this story she sets out to do just one thing better than her "Rotten Redheaded Brother". *What makes it even better is the fact that my neighbor is her cousin and they gave me a poster signed by her.* I do think that these books will be appropriate for second grade students.
Sep 21, 2013 Rida rated it really liked it Awww I just love this book I like her stuff it's very homey and make your feel light and fluffy like whip-cream! Or like a cloud! Awww I just love this book I like her stuff it's very homey and make your feel light and fluffy like whip-cream! Or like a cloud! ...more
Mar 03, 2015 Cora rated it liked it I discovered this on storylineonline.net while I was looking for a 15 minute read aloud for my students. Good book, not great.
Feb 20, 2017 Teejay PSM rated it it was amazing This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. its good for us, especially for children
Always being one upped by her older brother, a girl makes a wish on falling star, and learns just how much making a wish can change things. A story of sibling rivalry, and the unconditional love it can sometimes nature.
I dont really like this book but it is OK, because its kind of odd and weird, but cool.
Oct 28, 2017 Madisyn rated it really liked it
Anyone with a an annoying and obnoxious sibling can relate to this book. It is about a little sister who is sick of her older brother beating her in everything. She finds him to be perfectly awful and a showoff. However when she got herself into trouble her brother was there to the rescue making her realize having an older brother was not so bad after all.
Feb 23, 2017 Garstka Third rated it it was amazing For example, Patricia used to not like her older brother and her older did not like his younger sister. Patricia used to challenge and brag with her older brother. This made her older brother feel mad and frustrated. One of the events that happened in the book was that Tricia got hurt and For example, Patricia used to not like her older brother and her older did not like his younger sister. Patricia used to challenge and brag with her older brother. This made her older brother feel mad and frustrated. One of the events that
happened in the book was that Tricia got hurt and her older brother helped her. At the end of the story, Patricia and her brother ended up getting along. This shows that siblings can also be friends. It is important to be nice to your siblings for example in the book the brother did not like his younger sister but when she got hurt the older brother took care of Patricia. Also Patricia thanked the older brother and the older brother said “what a big brother is for”. I think that the
lesson is that you should all ways be kind to your siblings and family and friends because it is what happen in the story.
Oct 06, 2017 Adams Eagles rated it did not like it Denysha C. Review: My favorite part of the story is when they say I bet I can pick more blackberries and I like the part she make a wish. I did not like everything´s Review: My favorite part of the story is when they say I bet I can pick more blackberries and I like the part she make a wish. I did not like everything´s because it was boring and
not fun to read No!!! I would not recommend this book to someone because it boring it not fun and it not the kind of book I like.
Dec 03, 2017 Katie Easter rated it it was amazing Genre: Contemporary Realistic I loved this book! I could relate to the sibling rivalry so well between me and my younger brother, and I think other readers would be able to as well. I really like how this book teaches you that you don't have to be perfect at everything, because there is always going to be someone a little bit better than you, but it also teaches that your family always has your back. I love Patricia Polacco and her books! I definitely recommend using them I loved this book! I could relate to the sibling rivalry so well between me and my younger brother, and I think other readers would be able to as well. I really like how this book teaches you that you don't have to be perfect at everything, because there is always going to be someone a little bit better than you, but it also teaches that your family always has your back. I love Patricia Polacco and
her books! I definitely recommend using them in a classroom!
Aug 06, 2013 Becky rated it really liked it This is the story of young Patricia and how she wanted to best her older brother at anything! Richard is four years older than Patricia. He can do everything better than she can - running, picking blueberries, even burping and spitting! Patricia gets so mad she uses a falling star to make a wish - that she will do something better, and get back at her brother. Little did she know what that star had planned for her!
Oct 16, 2016 Tahya Bruce rated it really liked it I would recommend this to 3rd or 4th grade. This book has longer paragraphs per page and so it would be hard for grades lower to stay engaged and comprehend. I think this would be a good read though for a class. For the kids in the class that have siblings, it would be funny to hear what them and their siblings compete about. It would be a great book to get the kids engaged in and have them make feedback to the book and recap!
Dec 04, 2017 Nick rated it liked it I read this with a classmate for an assignment. We had to analyze it in class. I did not think it was all too much fun to read, but it is very accurate of what it is like to have an older brother. Being an older brother I was able to go through this book and say to myself, " Yup I do that". It certainly has a steady build up to a climax. I do not know if i would recommend this realistic fiction unless
you are just looking for a book to read to be busy.
Sep 19, 2010 Carol rated it really liked it Published: Another great story from Patricia Polacco! She takes a real-life experience and tells the events that happened between her brother, grandma (Babushka) and herself when
they were young. Reading this story makes me think of a hundred different stories I could write about my brothers and some fun and not-so-fun times we had together as children.
Sep 25, 2010 Deanna rated it really liked it There is a Patricia Polacco book I don't just love. She is such a writer of the heart. Her books make you laugh, cry, and think all at once. This one has much laughter in it. This a story of competition. The competition that arises between siblings. You will love the story of Tricia and Richie, her rotten redheaded older brother. A great read. There is a Patricia Polacco book I don't just love. She is such a writer of the heart. Her books make you laugh, cry, and think all at once. This one has much laughter in it. This a story of competition. The competition that arises between siblings. You will love the story of Tricia and Richie, her rotten redheaded older brother. A great read. ...more
This story makes me wish I had an older brother. I have always wanted an older brother to argue with, but one who would also protect me, just like the brother in this story. Another Patricia Polacco story filled with true events that students will be excited to hear. This one will be especially special for students with older brothers and sisters.
Apr 08, 2011 Deanna Donald rated it it was amazing This is a great book. I think that it is a fun read that I would love to have in my classroom. I would pull it out for students who have older siblings that they seem not to get along with. I also want students to get the lesson that we should be careful what we wish for because just as she said, wishes do not always come true as we suspect they will. Patricia Polacco is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator with around seventy beloved and award-winning books to her credit, including The Keeping Quilt, Pink and Say, The Blessing Cup, Chicken Sunday, and Thank You, Mr. Falker. She resides in Michigan. Other books in the seriesRelated ArticlesWith more than 4.75 million votes cast and counted, the 13th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards are now official. Launched in 2009,... Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. What genre is the book My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother?FictionMy Rotten Redheaded Older Brother / Genrenull
What is the theme of My Rotten Redheaded older brother?In the story My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother the theme of sibling rivalry is presented. Have students write or draw about an experience with a sibling. If they do not have siblings, they could interview Mom or Dad or even Grandparents and find a sibling story they are willing to share.
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