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32 pp.
| Greenwillow |
April, 2004 |
TradeISBN 0-06-051046-3$$15.99
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LibraryISBN 0-06-051047-1$$16.89
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K-3
Melissa and Kika, her recently adopted sister--both apparently about the same age--take turns telling the story of Kika's arrival. Accompanied by bright, cartoon-style illustrations, their account, while upbeat, also touches on Kika's fear and sadness, as well as Melissa's one instance of jealousy. Some questions, however, remain unanswered: Where does Kika come from? What language does she speak?