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Doll Baby

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Eve Bunting realistically tells the tale of 15 year old Ellie and her unplanned pregnancy. This book is written at a 2nd-4th grade level and it would be a great resource for families dealing with teenage pregnancy, especially if there are younger children in the family. In my opinion, Bunting covers a delicate topic with tact, and emphasizes that having a baby is hard work, and requires a great deal of sacrfice.

This is a beautiful little book about a 15-year old mother, her dreams and problems now that she has a child. Nicely illustrated, the girl has to deal with gossip, the father who doesn't take responsibility, her parents and the things in her life that have become difficult or impossible because of her child. It would appropriate for girls 10 or over, especially those who are at risk of a pregnancy.

One thing that I love about my 8 yr old daughter is the fact that she still loves to play with doll babies. So when she saw this book in her school library, it seemed to be right up her alley. When I saw her reading the book, it seemed innocent enough at a glance. But when I actually looked at the cover illustration and then read the page she was reading, I was shocked. This is not a book that I believe is appropriate for an 8 year old or any other kid in elementary school. Maybe it's a good story and maybe it's well written but the targeted audience is all wrong. I'd like to preserve the innocence of my child for as long as possible. I believe this book's audience should be those who are at least 13 years or older. Of course there are scenarios in life when it may be warranted to have this conversation with a younger child. I don't deny that. But that should at least be at the parents discretion. That's my 2 cents. I hope this is helpful.