Awake and Dreaming
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Young Kelly's mom doesn't understand about red. Sure, the brown mittens are warmer, but the red mitts make better snowballs. And the red boots aren't just for rain; they take bigger steps in any weather. And, yes, a red cup does make a difference... juice just doesn't taste as good in a green one. No doubt...
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| ISBN | 0141306866 |
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| ISBN | 0689833903 |
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| ISBN | 0140318356 |
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I love that these people...
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| ISBN | 0439988330 |
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| ISBN | 0670888567 |
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| ISBN | 0887766498 |
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| ISBN | 1553370325 |
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| ISBN | 1895565820 |
I remember this book! In fact I remember that I adored this book, but in the years between I had forgotten it completely until a chance mention reminded me again. Since I work in a library I ran to the shelves, grabbed it and read it again.
This book is charming and whimsical and I would read it to every...
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| ISBN | 0670888850 |
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| ISBN | 0385660731 |
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| ISBN | 1554513618 |
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