Pecan Pie Baby

By Jacqueline Woodson | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

A sweet addition to the family is coming! Written by National Book Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson. Illustrated by Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall.

All anyone wants to talk about with Mama is the new “ding-dang baby” that’s on the way, and Gia is getting sick of it! If her new sibling is already such a big deal, what’s going to happen to Gia’s nice, cozy life with Mama once the baby is born?
 
“[An] honest story about jealousy, anger, displacement, and love [that] will touch kids dealing with sibling rivalry and spark their talk about change.”—Booklist
 
“Fresh and wise.”—Kirkus Reviews

Editions of Pecan Pie Baby

Hardcover
ISBN 9780399239878
Paperback
ISBN 9780147511287

Read an Excerpt

A sweet addition to the family is coming! Written by National Book Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson. Illustrated by Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall.

All anyone wants to talk about with Mama is the new “ding-dang baby” that’s on the way, and Gia is getting sick of it! If her new sibling is already such a big deal, what’s going to happen to Gia’s nice, cozy life with Mama once the baby is born?
 
“[An] honest story about jealousy, anger, displacement, and love [that] will touch kids dealing with sibling rivalry and spark their talk about change.”—Booklist
 
“Fresh and wise.”—Kirkus Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pecan Pie Baby about?

A sweet addition to the family is coming! Written by National Book Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson. Illustrated by Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall.

All anyone wants to talk about with Mama is the new “ding-dang baby” that’s on the way, and Gia is getting sick of it! If her new sibling is already such a big deal, what’s going to happen to Gia’s nice, cozy life with Mama once the baby is born?
 
“[An] honest story about jealousy, anger, displacement, and love [that] will touch kids dealing with sibling rivalry and spark their talk about change.”—Booklist
 
“Fresh and wise.”—Kirkus Reviews

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pecan Pie Baby?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories

Where can I read a sample of Pecan Pie Baby?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399239878

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pecan Pie Baby?

Jacqueline Woodson

Who is the Publisher of the book Pecan Pie Baby?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Pecan Pie Baby is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399239878) and paperback(ISBN 9780147511287)

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