Synopsis A young boy of rural Lesotho needs reassurance that his father is still his papa, too, when a new baby is born into the family.
Details
Publication Date:
1994-03-01
Illustrator:
Niki Daly
Size
Height:
10.5 in
Width:
8.8 in
Thickness:
0.2 in
Weight:
14.4 oz
Publisher's Note A boy watches in excitement as neighbors and kin bearing gifts come to welcome his new sibling. When the boy sees his papa admire the baby's tiny hands, his heart suddenly feels dark like a night with no moon. Heartfelt words and pictures full of wonder, warmth, and reassurance capture a young African boy's yearning to discover his own place in the world. Full color.