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In this gentle picture book, young Peter feels overwhelmed by his newborn sister Lena’s cries and by how much time she seems to take from their mother. As the story unfolds, he learns to step in and help with her care, discovering that sharing responsibility can lighten the load and strengthen family bonds. The book offers a warm, educational look at the emotions of both a new baby and her older sibling, encouraging empathy and cooperation.
First publish date: June 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Astrid Lindgren
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