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Getting Near to Baby
(1999, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Audrey Couloumbis)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Moving story of grief and recovery.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 11 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Getting Near to Baby
Parents need to know that the beautifully handled nonlinear plot and the vivid language keep readers engaged, but the slow, sad story makes it less appealing.
Read our full review by Maria Strom
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Willa Jo handles her baby sister's illness and death and its effects on her mother. How does Willa Jo try to help her mother and sister? What do you think of her efforts?
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