Baby

$6.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Yearling
On sale Oct 07, 2009 | 9780307567154
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 670L
Sales rights: World
Larkin's family welcomes Sophie into their home, caring for her and teaching her games and new words. They come to love this baby as their own, all the while knowing that eventually Sophie's mother will return one day to take her from them.
  • WINNER | 1996
    South Carolina Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 1994
    ALA Best Books for Young Adults
  • WINNER | 1994
    Texas Bluebonnet Award
  • NOMINEE | 1996
    Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award

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Larkin's family welcomes Sophie into their home, caring for her and teaching her games and new words. They come to love this baby as their own, all the while knowing that eventually Sophie's mother will return one day to take her from them.

Awards

  • WINNER | 1996
    South Carolina Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 1994
    ALA Best Books for Young Adults
  • WINNER | 1994
    Texas Bluebonnet Award
  • NOMINEE | 1996
    Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award