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Big books that are perfect for reading together!  Learn your ABCs or numbers or find a silly story to share.

 

Wolf! Wolf!

Written and illustrated by John Rocco

A great twist on the old "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" tale.  Beautifully illustrated and with a clever ending, this hilarious book will delight readers of all ages!

The Far-Flung Adventures of Homer the Hummer

by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds

Illustrations by Catherine McClung

You'll learn about the amazing travels of the ruby-throated hummingbird as he flies 2,500 miles from a rainforest in Costa Rica to a backyard garden in Michigan.

Half a World Away

by Libby Gleeson, Illustrated by Freya Blackwood

When Amy's family moves far across the ocean, her best friend Louie finds a way to restore their special bond. An ideal book for friends separated by a move, this is the unforgettable story of a friendship lost and found.

Children's Garden Book

by Olive Percival

Instructions, plans, and stories told in a voice from "a gentle age", this wonderful book is a gift from the Milford Garden Club branch of the Woman's National Farm & Garden Association.

Pierre in Love

by Sara Pennypacker, Pictures by Petra Mathers

Pierre is an ordinary fisherman.  Catherine is an elegant ballet teacher.  And Pierre is secretly in love with her.  This sweet story is about finding the courage to tell someone special how you feel.

 
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