Books like Dawn and too many sitters by Ann M. Martin
Ann M. Martin’s entry in the popular Babysitters Club series follows the familiar group of teen friends as they welcome new recruits—Jeff and the Pike triplets—into their babysitting team. The children quickly learn that the boys aren’t quite ready for the responsibilities of caring for babies, prompting the club members to step in and guide them while still balancing their own lives and commitments.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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