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Baby Says

by John Steptoe · 1988

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Baby wants what babies always want: to get big brother's (or sister's) attention! "The author-artist depicts the tender, caring relationship of an older brother for his baby brother. The experience is universal....Fresh and appealing."

Themes
African AmericanAfrican AmericanMore like thisLess of thisdiversitydiversityMore like thisLess of thissiblingssiblingsMore like thisLess of this
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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