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Maximus Musicus Visits the Orchestra

When a mouse seeks refuge in an orchestra’s practice room, what ensues is a rib-tickling romp with valuable lessons about classical music conveyed without effort or guile. Meet the bassoon, the clarinet, the flute, and their friends... Read More

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The Book Boat's in

Born on a remote farm in the 1800s, Jesse lives for the floating library-cum-bookstore he visits with his father by horse-drawn carriage. The object of his affection is Swiss Family Robinson, but he can’t afford the twenty cents it... Read More

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The Enduring Ark

“Great tales must be retold” begins this gentle version of the story of Noah’s Ark. The boat builder and his wife care for all the pairs of animals in their keep while remaining faithful that God will keep his promise of a new and... Read More

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The Herd Boy

Young Malusi tends to his grandfather’s goats and sheep in South Africa. When a baboon attacks one of the lambs, Malusi must decide how to handle the situation. Is there a lesson in this experience for a little herd boy who dreams of... Read More

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Jemmy Button

Bold and evocative illustrations help convey the many moods in this true story of a boy from Tierra del Fuego who was brought to England in the mid-1800s to be “educated and civilized.” Curiosity, longing, wonder, isolation, and... Read More

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My Father's Arms Are a Boat

A father and son face a mother’s death in this tender title illustrated with lovely line drawings and folded-and-cut 3D paper constructions. The sleepless little narrator is alert to every sight, sound, and smell as he and his father... Read More

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If You Hold a Seed

The journey of a tree, from seed to canopy, as seen through the eyes of a little boy keeping pace with its growth. The delight here is in the remarkable cut-paper forms that bring each scene to life. Delicate and meditative. Ages three... Read More

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