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Description
Before the baby arrives, a couple orders a rocking chair, and as the family grows and changes, the rocking chair is a center of love and continuity. The coauthor is Diane Dillon.
Quick Summary
A humble rocking chair becomes the quiet hero of this tender story, watching a family bloom from expecting parents to a house full of growing children. Young readers will adore spotting the charming details in each scene as years pass by, from the parents' early excitement to the kids' silly antics, all wrapped in cozy, warm illustrations that feel like a hug. If your child loves heartwarming family stories like "The Runaway Bunny" or "Corduroy," they'll be completely drawn into this gentle tale. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders, this 4.0 AR-level book works beautifully as a sweet bedtime read-aloud or a classroom story about families.