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When Rosie walks George

An old dog named George may not be able to run fast any more, but he still needs to go on walks, and every day the big kids, Mom, or Dad, take turns with him. Rosie, though, often trails behind, unable to hurry like the others. That is okay--George trails behind too, keeping an eye on Rosie.

Big Bear and Little Bear go fishing

2024
"Two bears go on a leisurely fishing trip"--Provided by publisher.
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Bunny should be sleeping

2024
When Dad forgets to check on Bunny one night, Bunny gets up to check on Dad.

Mr. George Baker

Harry sits on the porch with Mr. George Baker, an African American who is one hundred years old but can still dance and play the drums, waiting for the school bus that will take them both to the class where they are learning to read.

Billy & Rose

"Billy and Rose are two friends who, even though they don't always agree, still like each other just the way they are"--Back cover.
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Kiss good night

Presents a children's boardbook about Sam, a little bear who won't go to sleep until his mom gives him a goodnight kiss.

Sometimes it's nice to be alone

2023
"A celebration of the joy and comfort to be found in alone time and the joy and comfort that a friend can bring"--Provided by publisher.
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Billy & Rose

forever friends
2022
"Best friends Billy and Rose, an industrious sheep and a laid-back pig, sometimes see things differently. When they play catch, Rose insists that Billy throws too high, and he counters that she throws too low. While Rose thinks washing clothes is the world's biggest chore, Billy contends that playing the cello holds that distinction. Still, these endearing friends always find a way to work things out"--Provided by publisher.
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The summer we found the baby

2020
"It is early morning when eleven-year-old Julie Sweet and her six-year-old sister, Martha, find the baby on the steps of the new children's library in Belle Beach, Long Island. At the same time, twelve-year-old Bruno Ben-Eli is on his way to catch the 9:15 train into New York City. He is on an important errand for his brother, who is serving in World War II. But when Bruno sees Julie, who hasn't spoken to him for sixteen days, carrying a baby in a basket, he has to follow her. Holt everything, he thinks. Julie Sweet is a kidnapper"--Jacket flap.

Nannies for hire

Amy Hest
1994
Three friends, Casey, Jenny, and Kate, are excited when Jenny's mother has a baby and they decide to go to work as nannies.-CIP.

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