Amy Hest
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Told from three viewpoints, a brisk historical tale follows the experiences of two sisters who discover an abandoned baby on the library steps, while their estranged friend, racing to complete an important errand for his World War II soldier brother, jumps to the wrong conclusion.
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"After a young boy's beloved dog dies, the boy encounters a stray dog on the beach. At first, the boy is not interested in having another dog as a pet, but as he walks and plays on the beach, he gradually becomes interested in taking care of the stray dog as a pet"--
11) Letters to Leo
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In a series of letters to her new dog, fourth-grader Annie Rossi relates her daily exploits and remembers her mother.
12) The reader
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A boy and his dog hike to the top of a very tall, snowy hill where they play, enjoy a snack, and then share their favorite book before sledding home.
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"Billy and Rose are two friends who, even though they don't always agree, still like each other just the way they are."--page 4 of cover.
"Billy and Rose are back--and prone to serious discussion--in four charming stories about the ups and downs of negotiating friendship. The diligent sheep and the mellow pig who debuted in Billy and Rose: Forever Friends are back--and they have strong opinions! Even best friends can disagree, whether the topic is...
20) Little chick
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Three full color tales about a special intergenerational bond, featuring Little Chick and her loving Old Auntie.