The book is more about siblings being siblings, actually. And is mildly based off my son and almost 3 yr old daughter. It’s also kind-of told from Marsh’s perspective. (Cookies for Dinner is Kelsier and Kell and Marsh Outside is Marsh again.)
Text is as follows (some minor variation may occur):
This is Marsh.
Marsh is seven. Marsh is a big boy.
Marsh likes to read.
Marsh likes to learn with Papa.
Marsh likes to help Mama.
Marsh is a good boy.
Papa says, “Marsh is smart and responsible.”
Mama says, “Marsh has a kind heart and an honest soul.”
Marsh says, “I like being big. I can make Mama and Papa proud.”
Kelsier says, “Marsh nice. Like Marsh lots.”
Kelsier is Marsh’s brother. Everyone calls him Kell.
Kelsier is three. Kelsier is a baby.
Kelsier likes Marsh.
Marsh does not like Kelsier.
Kelsier steals Marsh’s toys.
He rips Marsh’s books.
He makes a BIG mess.
And Kelsier gets Marsh in trouble.
Papa says,”Kell is too smart for his own good.”
Mama says, “Kell has the face of an Angel and the soul of a thief.”
Marsh says, “Kell is annoying. Can I get a different brother?”
Kelsier doesn’t say anything. Kelsier smiles.
Marsh scowls. Marsh does NOT like Kelsier.
But sometimes...
Sometimes...
Once in a while...
Marsh does.
Each line is a page. This is going to take awhile...