Excerpt from Chapter 3. A Bad Older Sister
Halmoni and Sunhi walked to Sunhi’s parents’ room. They peered into Kiju’s crib.
Kiju was wide awake and playing happily with his feet. He was a peaceful, handsome baby.
“Kiju is lucky to have a big sister like you,” said Halmoni. “Soon he will be walking and talking. He will follow you all around. You will have to teach him to be smart and kind just like you.”
Sunhi’s face turned red.
“Halmoni, I was stupid and mean. Sometimes I wanted to be an only child again. I have been a bad older sister,” said Sunhi.
“Sunhi, that is all right,” said Halmoni. “It is hard to get used to having a baby in the house.”
Sometimes we wish things had not changed. But that doesn’t mean we are bad. I know that you love Kiju very much. I know you are going to be the best older sister.”
Sunhi watched Kiju.
She promised herself that she would give him the best first birthday party ever.
Comprehension Questions
1. Where does baby Kiju sleep?
A. In Sunhi's room.
B. In Sunhi's parents' room.
C. Kiju has his own room.
A. She does not like changing Kiju's diapers.
B. She has been ignoring Kiju.
C. She has been wishing she was an only child again.
Your Thoughts
Vocabulary
4. List any vocabulary words below.