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Abby [Paperback]

Jeannette Caines (Author), Steven Kellogg (Illustrator)
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Publication Date: April 17, 1984 | Age Level: 2 and up | Grade Level: P and up
An exuberant African-American child and her family share a very special relationship in ‘an effective story about adoption. . . . [The text is] simple, amusing, and disarmingly sweet and natural.’ —C.

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"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

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.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (April 17, 1984)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0064430499
  • ISBN-13: 978-0064430494
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,357,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Abby, June 19, 2000
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Great gift for people who are adopting. Steven Kellogg is one of our favorite illustrators- makes book very inviting!
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