Pecan Pie Baby

A new baby is BIG news. Nothing will be the same after it comes. What will happen to Gia's cozy life with Mama once it is born?

By: Jacqueline Woodson

Discovery Questions

Gia is jealous of the baby. What have you ever been jealous of? Write about it. Share your story with a parent.
Gia’s aunts, uncles, and grandmother all help out. Think of another story where the family helps out. Use a Venn diagram. How is that family like Gia’s? How are they different? Share your diagram with a parent.
Gia and her mom don’t know if the baby will be a girl or a boy. Is this a good thing? Is this a bad thing? Make a list of why for each. Share your list with a parent.
What do you think will happen once the baby is finally born? Will Gia’s attitude change? What will the baby be like? Write that story. Share your story with a parent.

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