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| By The Dawn’s Early Light |
Karen Ackerman |
Two siblings stay with their grandmother while their mother is at work overnight.
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| Phoebe’s Fabulous Father |
Louisa Campbell |
A young girl appreciates her father more after seeing him work.
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| Daddy Makes The Best Spaghetti |
Anna Grossnickle Hines |
Daddy makes spaghetti for Corey’s family dinner.
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| Home To Me, Home To You |
Jennifer Ericsson |
A little girl waits for her mother to come home from a business trip.
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| Day Care Days |
Mary Barrett |
A boy’s busy day is detailed in this story.
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| You’re My Nikki |
Phyllis Eisenberg |
Nikki worries her mom will forget her when she starts her new job.
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| Alice-By-Accident |
Lynne Banks |
Alice’s journal helps her sort out some of her confusing feelings.
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| Up A Creek |
Laura Williams |
A thirteen year old girl wants to be like everyone else, and comes to appreciate her family.
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| Is Anybody There? |
Eve Bunting |
It’s difficult for thirteen year old Michael to be home alone after school.
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| Disaster Blaster: A Kid’s Guide To Being Home Alone |
Karen Kasdin |
Children eight to fourteen can use this guide to help with household emergencies.
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| Both My Parents Work |
Katherine Leiner |
Several children describe their family’s approaches to handling busy schedules.
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| Staying Home Alone |
Dottie Raymer |
This American Girl publication offers suggestions about staying home.
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