Module 2: Peter's Chair

Bibliography
Keats, E.J. (1967). Peter's Chair.
NY: Harper & Row

Summary
Peter's life changes as his family welcomes a baby sister to his house.  Peter is first asked to play quietly, then as he looks around the house, he sees his mother fussing over the baby in his old crib that has been repainted, and then his father repainting his highchair.   Peter takes his dog and runs away to the front yard.  After he realizes he has out grown some of his old things, Peter is welcomed back home and helps his father repaint his little blue chair for his sister.
My Impression
Although this book has a rather old-fashioned look, the story is one that never changes.  As long as there are first children and then second, Peter's Chair will be relevant.  
Review
Booklist
"Peter becomes angry when his father paints his baby furniture pink for his new sister.  After camping in the front yard, Peter concludes that he has outgrown his chair after all. Sibling jealousy and acceptance of change are strong themes in this contemporary classic."
Use in Library
This book would be good for teaching emotions and how sometimes when others are happy, we are not.  Students can write about a time when they were happy and a time when they were sad.
Review. (2001, February 1).  [Review of the book Peter's Chair, by E.J. Keats]. School Library Journal. Available from: http://libproxy.library.unt.edu:2110/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=bc85dc1f-59e7-4342-a5d2-18c85623be40%40sessionmgr13&vid=5&hid=103