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60 pp.
| Gecko
| March, 2018
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TradeISBN 978-1-776571-43-7$17.99
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1-3
Translated by Sally-Ann Spencer.
A charming collection of stories (translated from the German) about going to sleep and saying goodnight are told through the experience of best friends Fox and Rabbit, who sleep in the same bed. Each small tale features one friend or both having trouble falling asleep; misunderstandings and curiosity stir up trouble but are reassuringly resolved. Quaint line and wash illustrations add to the appeal of this sweet, old-fashioned bedtime read-aloud.
32 pp.
| North-South
| June, 2010
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TradeISBN 978-0-7358-2291-7$12.95
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PS
With plenty of room in the bathtub, Elephant is joined by a host of friends and tub toys. When the last "crew" member arrives, they prepare "to set sail for the high seas"--only to discover that all the water is missing. The text is light on plot, but the action-filled illustrations set a lively pace.
32 pp.
| North-South
| October, 2008
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TradeISBN 978-0-7358-2210-8$12.95
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PS
With its quirky, scratchy illustrations and minimal text, Andres's little book, narrated by a stuffed animal in wolf's clothing, has an off-center appeal. Whether he's sheltering other toys in his maw, dangling from a clothesline, or snuggling in bed, this "Good Little Wolf" will win over readers with his creative and endearing personality.