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Wings to Fly
In this sequel to Ticket to Curlew, Josie is glad to have a new friend arrive, someone with whom she can explore and dream about the future.
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ages 0
to 3
/ grades P
and up
Yellow Moon, Apple Moon
In this delightful bedtime rhyme a young child bids good night to the moon, recalling all the familiar things surrounding her.
