Pecan Pie Baby

by Woodson, Jacqueline; Blackall, Sophie

• ISBN13: 9780399239878
• ISBN10: 0399239871
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-10-28
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile

Summary

Gia is tired of hearing about the new baby. It hasnÕt even been born yet, but everyone, even her friends, seem fixated on it. Gia thinks things are fine just the way they are! And sheÕs worried: if the babyÕs such a big deal now, whatÕs going to happen to GiaÕs nice, cozy life with Mama once itÕs born?Beloved author Jacqueline Woodson and Sophie Blackall have created a heartwarming story for kids adjusting to the idea of a new family member. Young readers will be reassured by GiaÕs eventual understanding that the baby wonÕt ruin the special bond she has with her mom, and might even be a sweet addition to the family.

Author Biography

Jacqueline Woodson, winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults, is the author of The Other Side, Coming On Home Soon, Peace, National Book Award Finalist Locomotion, Newbery Honor winners After Tupac and D Foster, Feathers and Show Way, Miracle+òs Boys (recipient of a Coretta Scott King Award and a Los Angeles Times Book Prize), and Hush (a National Book Award Finalist), among others. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.

Sophie Blackall received the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award. She has illustrated several award-winning picture books, including Wombat Walkabout by Carol Diggory Shields, Ruby+òs Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges, Meet Wild Boars by Meg Rosoff, and the Ivy and Bean books by Annie Barrows. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.