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A Little Bit of Rob: A Concept Book

Book Description
"We went crabbing last night--just Mom and Dad and me. It was our first time ever without Rob. Rob was my big brother. He died last month." Barbara J. Turner's sensitive story, accompanied by Marni Backer's beautiful paintings, offers comfort to families who have lost a loved one. Full color.
Book Information
PublisherAlbert Whitman & Co
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100807545775
ISBN-13978-0807545775
Publication Date10/1996
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About Barbara J. Turner (Author) : I'm a novelist who sells picture books. I'm considering becoming a picture book writer. Maybe then I can sell a novel!
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About Abby Levine (Editor) : Abby Levine is a published author and an editor of children's books. Some of the published credits of Abby Levine include This Is The Matzah, Daddies Give You Horsey Rides, This Is the Turkey, and Thi... more
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About Marni Backer (Illustrator) : Marni Backer is a published illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Marni Backer include How Did You Grow So Big, So Soon? (Picture Books), The Lady in the Box, La senora de ... more
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12/1/2008 Barbara J. Turner said: Lena and her family go out crabbing for the first time since her brother has died. When she finds his old sweatshirt aboard the boat and puts it on, it provides the key for her family to open up about their feelings and remember their son and brother. 3 stars in Hornbook.
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