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Star of the Week

A Story of Love, Adoption, and Brownies with Sprinkles

By Friedman, Darlene & Roth, Roger

Publishers Summary:
It's Cassidy—Li's turn to be Star of the Week at school! So she's making brownies and collecting photos for her poster. She has pictures of all the important people in her life—with one big exception. Cassidy—Li, adopted from China when she was a baby, doesn't have a photo of her birthparents. But with a little help from her family, she comes up with the perfect way to include them! Using their own family's story as a model, Darlene Friedman and Roger Roth celebrate the love of families everywhere through this straightforward and insightful book.Read MoreRead Less

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ISBN
978-0-06114-136-2
Publisher
HarperCollins


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on June 1, 2009

K-Gr 3 Roth's vibrant illustrations capture the personality of Cassidy-Li, the six-year-old narrator who tells her story in unaffected language that will appeal to children. Being "Star of the Week" is an exciting adventure for many youngsters, but it can cause anxiety for those who were adopted. Spunky Cassidy-Li has a memory box brimming with baby photos, but she also...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

Cassidy-Li, whose parents adopted her from China, is Star of the Week in kindergarten. She's making a poster with photos of the impor...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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