Abby [Library Binding]

Jeannette Caines (Author)

Book Description

Pre-school Abby enjoys her special place in the family as the adopted child.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"A story told in dialogue that is simple, amusing, and disarmingly sweet and natural." -- -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Caines provides assurance for adopted children as well as recognitionfor any little girl with an older brother" -- -- The Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Jeannette Franklin Caines is the author of Chilly Stomach and Just Us Women, a Reading Rainbow Book, as well as several other highly acclaimed picture books about children and their families. She is also the recipient of the National Black Child Development Institute's Certificate of Merit and Appreciation.

Ms. Caines grew up in Harlem and now lives in Freeport, Long Island. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins; First Edition edition (October 1973)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060209224
• ISBN-13: 978-0060209223
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,728,525 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Abby, June 19, 2000

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This review is from: Abby (Paperback)

Great gift for people who are adopting. Steven Kellogg is one of our favorite illustrators- makes book very inviting!