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Babu's Song

by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

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In Tanzania, Bernardi's mute grandfather makes him a wonderful music box and then helps him realize his dream of owning a soccer ball and going to school.

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Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

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CCBC Choices (2004)

Mountain Laurel Book Award (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 2005)

West Virginia Children's Choice Book Award (Nominee – 2004-2005)

Children's Africana Book Award (Winner – Young Children – 2004)

South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee – Picture Book Award – 2007)

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Members: 86
Popularity: 371,859
Rating: ½ (4.40)

Languages: English
Media: Paper, Ebook
ISBNs: 4

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Published: 2003
Genres: Children's Books, Picture Books
DDC/MDS: 425
LCC: PZ7 .S9418 .B

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