Just Right Family
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Just Right Family

By Silvia Lopez, Ziyue Chen (Illustrator)

A young girl questions her family's decision to adopt again. Can she embrace change?

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32 pages· 887 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Six-year-old Meili, adopted from China, faces a new challenge when her parents decide to adopt a baby from Haiti. Conflicted and unsure, Meili wonders why their family needs another child. As she grapples with her feelings, Meili embarks on a journey of understanding the role of a big sister. Will she discover that love can grow and that a new sibling might be the perfect addition to their family? Join Meili as she navigates the complexities of family dynamics and learns about acceptance and love.

From the publisher

Meili, who is six years old and adopted from China, learns that her parents are going to adopt a baby from Haiti. She’s not happy. Why do they need a new baby? Their family is just right as it is. As Meili learns more about her new sibling and the importance of being a big sister, will she realize that a new addition can be just right for their family too?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
887
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
Books about adoptionBooks about family historyBooks about new babiesBooks about siblingsBooks about jealousy
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
500397
Publication
Published
March 1, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807540824

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