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Snail

by Danielle Ballantyne

A little boy approaches a group of older boys on bicycles, eager to join them on their ride, but his older brother tells him he is too slow. Determined to prove him wrong, the little boy sets out after the group, but he cannot keep up,... Read More

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Marvin's Little Mermaid

by Danielle Ballantyne

Gauzy illustrations complement the fairy-tale feel of this picture book about the magical power of friendship. After moving to a new town, Marvin is lonely. When he receives a fortune from a carnival game that his wish will come true, he... Read More

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The Last Zookeeper

by Danielle Ballantyne

The master of wordless picture books returns with this moving retelling of Noah’s Ark that speaks to an uncertain future. Long-abandoned structures stretch up from the watery grave of a flooded world as a construction robot, NOA, cares... Read More

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A Wild Windy Night

by Danielle Ballantyne

A little boy is whisked away on a nighttime adventure in this bedtime tale. Ricky hears the wind asking for someone to come out to play, but his mother ushers him into bed. The wind takes things into its own hands, blowing Ricky’s... Read More

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