Alison McGhee
22) Pablo and Birdy
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Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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Pablo, nearly ten, has many questions about his origins and how he arrived at Isla as a baby, but finding the answers may mean losing his lifetime companion, Birdy the parrot.
23) Always
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Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
Description
A loyal dog promises to protect his young mistress and her home from any danger.
24) Little boy
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Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
A father reflects on how the future depends upon all of the little things in his son's world, from his yellow drinking cup to a big cardboard box.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Percy may be a small dog, but he more than makes up for it in attitude and energy. Holding tight to his precious toy ball, he makes his way to the dog park, coming across three friends along the way ... At the park, the four friends have fun running, digging, and sniffing--until a sneering, jeering squirrel dares to challenge Percy, causing him to drop his beloved toy"--Amazon.com.
26) Firefly Hollow
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Because their dreams of daring adventures go against the cautious teachings of their nations, Firefly and Cricket set out on their own, find a home with kindly Vole, and together help a grieving "miniature giant" named Peter.
27) Baby be
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"As they dance, wiggle, and boogie together, fathers assure their sons that they can become anything they want and that they will always have their fathers' support."--Provided by publisher.
28) World so wide
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Somewhere in the world, the world so far, the world so wide, someone is the youngest person alive. What will be the first sights they see? Sun and moon and sky...the love in someone's eye? From the magic of a baby's first sights and sounds to a wish for a far-off day, evocative text and gorgeous illustrations are imbued with the tenderness felt between parents and child. A perfect gift for new mothers and fathers and anyone who cherishes those unforgettable...
29) Maybe a fox
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Language
English
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Description
An otherworldly fox is born to help eleven-year-old Jules, who is grieving over the death of her sister.
30) Bink & Gollie
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English
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Two roller-skating best friends--one tiny, one tall--share three comical adventures involving outrageously bright socks, an impromptu trek to the Andes, and a most unlikely marvelous companion.
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English
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"The state fair is in town, and now Bink and Gollie-utter opposites and best friends extraordinaire-must use teamwork and their gray matter while navigating its many wonders. Will the energetic Bink win the world's largest donut in the Whack-a-Duck game? Will the artistic Gollie wow the crowd in the talent show? As the undaunted duo steps into the mysterious tent of fortune-teller Madame Prunely, one prediction is crystal clear: this unlikely pair...
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
A very brave witch: A young witch describes what she does on Halloween, her favorite holiday.
A dark, dark tale: Journeying through a dark, dark house, a black cat surprises the only inhabitant of the abandoned residence.
Three robbers: Story of three robbers who spent their loot on a castle for sad or abandoned children.
By the light of the Halloween moon: In this cumulative tale, a host of Halloween spooks, including a cat, a witch, and a ghoul,...
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
A little witch wants to know what humans are actually like, so she sets out on an adventure to find out. Other stories included are: By the Light of the Halloween Moon; A Dark, Dark Tale; Georgie; The Witch in the Cherry Tree; The Three-Legged Cat; The Three Robbers; and Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain.
