The story is told in first person by a little girl, her name is never given. She lives in an apartment building in a city. It is a little run down, with chipping walls, and a little aged with time and wear. Her family calls the place "The House of Joyful living". The other families of diverse cultural and racial backgrounds all get along and spend time on the weekends upon the roof. There is a strong since of bonding and accepting in this book. The little girl is struggling to come to terms with the arrival of a new baby into her life. She is a dynamic character and she soon welcomes the new baby into the family and as part of their community. ( )

Families that come together that live in the same apartment building. A little girl coming to terms that she's going to share her Mom and Dad with the new baby.

Age:4-6
Source: pierce college library ( )

a new baby is coming to the neighborhood

Families come together in an apartment building. One little girl has to come to terms she's about to have to share her Mom and Dad with the new baby.

Great book that pulls together not only family but a community. It shows the love of a family and the loving helping hand of a community . A new baby is due any day and everyone is excited except the little girl.