The Summer We Found the Baby
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 192
Published: 2022
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In "The Summer We Found the Baby" by Amy Hest, two children, a brother and sister, stumble upon a baby left alone in a cardboard box on a hot summer day. As they decide how to care for the baby, they experience a mix of excitement and responsibility. Their summer adventures take on new meaning as they bond over their shared mission to protect the innocent child. Through this heartwarming tale, themes of family, compassion, and the innocence of childhood are beautifully explored, highlighting the connections that form in unexpected situations and the impact of kindness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
Amy Hest has written over 30 books including the New York Times bestseller Kiss Goodnight, In the Rain with Baby Duck and When Jessie Came Across the Sea which was the recipient of the Christopher Medal. She lives in New York City, USA. Amy Bates is the illustrator of Hair For Mama and Celebrating Psalm 118 by Karma Wilson. She lives in Philadelphia, USA.