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Get those Siblings Together with Rules of the House

April 25, 2016 by Dawn

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5 Minutes for Books reviewer Dawn has long loved children’s literature, and her shelves of picture books can be seen as proof. Disney-Hyperion send her a copy of this title, and is also providing a prize pack for one winner.

My two younger children were born 18 months apart. That wasn’t necessarily our master plan, but it became our reality and we happily embraced it. The days of nursing an infant while a feisty toddler climbed all over me are a blurry memory, but their closeness in age still makes for interesting, albeit different, challenges at times these days. Add into the mix their older teenage brother, and you could say that I have witnessed my fair share of sibling interactions, for good or naught.

Better follow those rules! Watch as brother and sister join forces in Rules of the House!

Sibling relationships make for good picture book fodder, reflecting back to children what they may recognize in their own lives. With the publication of Mac Barnett’s new book, Rules of the House, perhaps young readers will be encouraged to unite forces with their own siblings, though hopefully not against such wild and crazy forces as in this hilarious romp of a story.

Ian and Jenny may be brother and sister, but they have very different life views. Ian is all about order and rules, which can be seen in the neat piles of folded clothing in his room, along with the NOTICE sign that adorns his bedroom door. Jenny, however, doesn’t care so much for rules, and her annoyance with Ian is all over her face as she walks by him, snack chips spilling all over the floor. Ian’s mantra is “Rules are meant to be followed,” but Jenny breaks them all the time.

When it comes time for a vacation, Ian makes sure to follow the rule of always packing a toothbrush, and upon their arrival, he is thrilled to see a list of rules posted, even if the last rule is a bit mysterious: “NEVER — EVER — OPEN THE RED DOOR.” Ian is confident in his ability to follow the rules, but his sister? Hmmm… not so much. After all four rules are brazenly broken by Jenny, the consequences are made apparent, and there’s no denying that Jenny is in trouble. What will rule-loving Ian do? Will he break a rule if that’s what it will take to save his sister?

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If you’ve got kids who may relate to the idea of siblings not always seeing things the same, check out Mac Barnett’s Rules of the House, with illustrations by Matt Myers. Disney-Hyperion is offering a special giveaway package for one lucky reader today (US addresses only, please):RotH-PackaToothbrush

 

·         a copy of Rules of the House

·         branded toothbrush

·         kid’s backpack from LL Bean!

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43 Comments

  1. Kristi C says

    May 12, 2016 at 4:19 am

    I would take my children.

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  2. Amy Deeter says

    May 11, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    I would love to take my two children with me to see this movie . Looks good

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  3. shawna says

    May 11, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    I would take my kids.

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  4. AEKZ2 says

    May 11, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    My children

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  5. Paula Hafner says

    May 11, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    I would go see it with my husband.

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  6. Kim Keithline says

    May 11, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    I would see this movie with my grandsons

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  7. peggy rydzewski says

    May 11, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    My grandson and I will see this together

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  8. Heather LaRue says

    May 11, 2016 at 10:46 am

    I will see it with my daughter and son.

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  9. Miz Vickik says

    May 11, 2016 at 12:12 am

    I’d see it with my daughter.

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  10. Daniel M says

    May 10, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    my niece & nephew

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  11. Carolyn Daley says

    May 10, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    I would take my nephew to see the movie.

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  12. susan smoaks says

    May 10, 2016 at 10:26 am

    i would go with my husband and kids to see this.

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  13. Penny Snyder says

    May 9, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    I’ll go with my hubby!!!~

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  14. Debbie Welchert says

    May 9, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    I would see it with my grandchildren.

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  15. karen mayernick says

    May 9, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    I would take my son! Thanks so much for the opportunity!

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  16. Aubrey says

    May 7, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    I will see this with my daughter.

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  17. Erica B. says

    May 7, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    With my daughter.

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  18. Michelle Ward says

    May 7, 2016 at 12:46 am

    My daughter and my two boys would enjoy it with me.

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  19. Katie R says

    May 5, 2016 at 7:32 am

    My husband and I.

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  20. Heather B says

    May 3, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    I would definitely bring my 3 children to see this movie!

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  21. Laura says

    May 3, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    I would watch this with my nieces.

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  22. LaTanya says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    I would take my son

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  23. Pamela says

    May 1, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    I’d watch it with my husband and our children.

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  24. Austin Baroudi says

    April 30, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    I’d go with my daughter.

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  25. meagan bs says

    April 28, 2016 at 9:03 pm

    I don’t think this is a movie? but it’d read it with my daughter.

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  26. Ashley C says

    April 28, 2016 at 7:16 am

    I would see this with my niece and nephew!

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  27. Seyma Shabbir says

    April 27, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    I will take my sons!

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  28. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    April 27, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    I’d take my husband with me.

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  29. Robin Abrams says

    April 27, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    I would take my daughter in law with me

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  30. Ann Fantom says

    April 27, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    I would take my daughter to see this movie

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  31. Ellie Wright says

    April 27, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    My husband and I would go see this.

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  32. Angela Saver says

    April 27, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    I follow you on Instagram as Angelasnoozy which is different than my username on the giveaway form, but there is no box to leave my username for Instagram.

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  33. Angela Saver says

    April 27, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    I would watch this movie with my hubby!

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  34. Julia Barnes says

    April 27, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    I would go see it with my husband.

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  35. McKim says

    April 27, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    I would take my grandson.

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  36. Kristie says

    April 26, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    I’d go with my kids.

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  37. Holly Ferrero says

    April 26, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    My 3 kids

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  38. Iliana R says

    April 26, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    I would take my little brother!

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  39. Anita Yancey says

    April 26, 2016 at 10:33 am

    I would take my daughter.

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  40. vickie couturier says

    April 26, 2016 at 7:30 am

    id take my older grandkids to see it with me

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  41. kelly grant says

    April 25, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    I will see it with my boys.

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  42. Paol Trenny says

    April 25, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I am taking my bestfriend.

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  43. Anne says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:21 am

    My husband.

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