What Are Sister’s For? Written by Anya Glazer

Bea's big koala sister Ada knows everything and has all the answers to her insatiable questions. As Bea becomes more curious and asks more profound questions, things for Ada become complicated. One question Bea poses to Ada is about where shooting stars go. Ada tells Bea that shooting stars fall in the jungle and into the ground, eventually becoming strawberries. This intrigues Bea and the koala sisters set off on a jungle adventure. While walking through the jungle, Ada finally admits to Bea that she doesn't know all the answers to her questions. They decide to go back home but then realize they are lost. As they navigate the jungle together, the two sisters focus on exploring and discovering their beautiful surroundings. Glazer writes a colorful story about curiosity, honesty, and sisterhood. The author incorporates detailed illustrations depicting a fantastical marsupial life, and elementary students will enjoy the clever dialogue and dynamic between these amusing koala sisters. This story serves as an excellent read-aloud selection for students and can also serve as a mentor text to inspire students to pose their questions about the world around them. Delightful and relatable, this book is sure to capture the attention of all curious children who open its cover.