Three-year old Gilbert is not pleased with the arrival of a new baby. She gets far too much attention. The little man is upset for several months, until one day Sophie bursts out laughing at his antics. From then on, Gilbert falls under the spell of his great admirer, who laughs and claps for him.

Francoise, Montreal (Quebec)

I think a family is love. Don’t you think so?

Terry, Grade 4, Richmond (Quebec)

 

I think a family is four or more people. And love. My parents are divorced, I’m not lucky.

Stephanie, Grade 4, Richmond (Quebec)

 

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