Mama Elizabeti 
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Illustrated by Christy Hale
9781584302360
Elizabeti has a new baby sister, so now Elizabeti has to help take care of her younger brother, Obedi. Elizabeti knows just what to do. She has been taking care of her "baby," a rock doll named Eva, since Obedi was a baby.
But taking care of a real child isn't as easy as taking care of a rock doll. Elizabeti tries to sweep the floor, but Obedi pulls her hair. Elizabeti sifts rocks out of the rice, but Obedi spills it on the ground. When Elizabeti goes to get water, Obedi wiggles so much that the heavy water jug falls off her head. Poor Elizabeti. How will she get anything done?
Author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale team up again to tell a loving and tender story that all children — and mothers — can relate to, as Elizabeti discovers the true bond she has with her little brother. Mama Elizabeti, like Elizabeti's Doll, will prove to be a classic for all ages.
Teacher's Guide
- Awards
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Paterson Prize for Books for Young People
Children's Books of the Year
Outstanding Merit
Bank Street College Children's Book Committee
"Starred Review"
School Library Journal
"Starred Review"
Kirkus Reviews
Honor Book
Society of School Librarians International
More awards... - Interest Level
- Grades PreK - 2
- Reading Level
- Grades 2 - 3
- Themes
- African/African American Interest, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Cultural diversity, Mothers, Responsibility, Siblings
- Accelerated Reader
- Level: 3.7
Points: .5
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen has won numerous awards for her Elizabeti series (see full list to the right). A native of Wisconsin, Stuve-Bodeen was a Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania. She now lives in La Center, Washington, with her husband, a park ranger, and their two children. To find out more about Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, visit her Web site: www.rockforadoll.com
Christy Hale has illustrated several LEE & LOW titles. A graduate of Pratt Institute, she is also a teacher, designer, and fine artist. Born in Massachusetts, she now lives in Palo Alto, California with her husband and their daughter. To find out more about Christy Hale, visit christyhale.com
