The Baby Sister
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

The Baby Sister

Written by Tomie dePaola

Tommy's wish for a baby sister brings unexpected challenges with Nana's arrival.

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32 pages· 897 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 580L
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Bookroo's summary

Tommy eagerly awaits his new baby sister, dreaming of her with a red ribbon in her hair. But his excitement is dampened by the arrival of stern Nana Fall-River, who comes to stay while his mom is in the hospital. As Tommy navigates the tension with Nana, he wonders if his wish will bring joy or more trouble. When baby Maureen finally arrives, will she mend the rift or deepen it? Discover how a new sibling changes everything in unexpected ways.

From the publisher

Tommy’s so excited that his mom is having a baby, and he asks her for a baby sister with a red ribbon in her hair. But he didn’t ask for stern Nana Fall-River to come while his mom is in the hospital. Tommy and Nana don’t get along very well, but when little Maureen is born, all the trouble is forgotten.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
897
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
30745
Publication
Published
June 21, 1999
First published
January 1, 1996
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698117730
OCLC
41618277

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