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24 pp.
| Holiday
| August, 2013
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TradeISBN 978-0-8234-2922-6$16.95
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PS
A little girl hurries outside to build a snowman after a fresh snowfall and discovers why "today is a very special day." The text, narrated by the snowman, is spare and patiently paced; the illustrations' muted, cool colors perfectly capture the quiet of wintertime, while pops of red and yellow draw the reader's eye to the cozily bundled-up kid.
32 pp.
| Holiday
| March, 2009
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TradeISBN 978-0-8234-2178-7$16.95
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K-3
In this gentle opposites-attract story, plodding Tortoise likes to take his time while his energetic friend Hare races from one activity to another, always eager to see what's next. Expansive illustrations in muted springtime shades showcase the adventures of these good friends as they move through their day together, culminating in a shared story time that flies by too fast even for Hare.