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Name: Bye Bye Baby
Author: Janet Ahlberg

A baby with an aggressive temperament lives alone until a turning point leads him into the care of a mother and father. As he adjusts, he meets several new acquaintances who help him learn acceptance, affection, and the joy of sharing his life with others.

First publish date: September 5, 1991

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Janet Ahlberg

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