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When a young girl in Tanzania welcomes a new baby brother, she discovers a rock she names Eva. With imagination and affection, she transforms the rock into a beloved baby doll, celebrating the joy of new family life.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
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