Pecan Pie Baby
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Pecan Pie Baby

By Jacqueline Woodson, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)

Gia fears a new baby will disrupt her life with Mama.

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32 pages· 962 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Gia's world is about to change with the arrival of a new sibling. Everyone's excited, but Gia worries about losing her special bond with Mama. As anticipation builds, Gia must navigate her feelings and discover if the baby will truly alter her cozy life. Will she find room in her heart for this unexpected addition, or will her fears come true? Join Gia on her journey of understanding and acceptance in this heartwarming tale of family and change.

From the publisher

Gia is tired of hearing about the new baby. It hasn’t even been born yet, but everyone, even her friends, seem fixated on it. Gia thinks things are fine just the way they are! And she’s worried: if the baby’s such a big deal now, what’s going to happen to Gia’s nice, cozy life with Mama once it’s born?

Beloved author Jacqueline Woodson and Sophie Blackall have created a heartwarming story for kids adjusting to the idea of a new family member. Young readers will be reassured by Gia’s eventual understanding that the baby won’t ruin the special bond she has with her mom, and might even be a sweet addition to the family.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2011)
At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
962
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD560L
Themes & topics
Books about babiesBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about social themesBooks about new babiesBooks about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 28, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399239878

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