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The Baby Sister
1996
First Published
3.97
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
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.
Avg Rating
3.97
Number of Ratings
412
5 STARS
33%
4 STARS
37%
3 STARS
24%
2 STARS
5%
1 STARS
1%
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Author

Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola
Author · 167 books

Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children. He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers. Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.

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