One of the Family

by Peggy Archer, Ruth Sanderson (Illustrator)

Despite the babysitter's fear that a noisy household will keep the new Brown baby awake, the cheerrful activities of her brothers and sisters seem to make the baby feel part of the family.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Peggy Archer grew up in Gary, Indiana with one sister and two brothers. She liked riding her bike in the summer and ice skating in the winter. She liked reading all year long. She enjoyed writing as a child, but it was not until she had children of her own that she began to write with the thought of being published.

Peggy writes fiction, poetry and non-fiction for children. A HIPPY-HOPPY TOAD, won the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators) Work-in-Progress award for picture book text. TURKEY SURPRISE was a NY Times bestseller.
Coming from LBYR, August 2026! THREE LITTLE WITCHES AND THE SPOOKY OLD HOUSE

When she is not writing she enjoys reading mysteries, doing puzzles, walking, line dancing, and spending time with her family.

She and her husband have six children and twelve grandchildren. A retired registered nurse and native Hoosier from Indiana, she now lives with her husband in O’Fallon, Missouri where she writes full time.

Read more about Peggy and her books on her website at www.PeggyArcher.com.

Reviews

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute little tale with adorable pictures. Such a busy family, all with their own interests and quirks.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nostalgia.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of those Little Golden books that I grew up with. I loved this story and was so happy to find it at a thrift store. 📚

[Janice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my absolute favorite Little Golden Book. My little girls loved it.