Books like Mother Murphy by Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna
Mrs. Murphy is soon to welcome a new baby, and the entire household must adjust to the change. With her mother’s impending absence, young Collette steps in to manage homemaking duties, bringing unforeseen challenges and learning about responsibility and family life.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna
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