Amanda Hall Books
“And what is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversation?”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Books are wonderful things, a timeless legacy in this fast-moving world. These books below – some written by Amanda, some by other writers – are to be shared with loved ones, and to be read alone. They transport those who turn the pages to worlds far and wide, to other lands and times. They offer insight and hope, fun and fantasy.
How The Sea Came To Be: And All the Creatures In It
Written by Jennifer Berne
“An ode to undersea life with visuals that beg to be animated, just as the text begs to be sung.”
—Kirkus * Starred Review
“The ocean–and life on this planet–takes shape in stunning verse and vivid imagery during a journey through the evolution of the sea.”
—Shelf Awareness * Starred Review
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Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Type and extent of book: 56-page nonfiction picture book
Recommended Age Range: 6 – 10 years
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: Audio, performance and merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780802854780
Video Link: Watch Online
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Interview: Read Interview Online
Free Activity Kit: Access here
Awards and Selections:
- Chosen as one of dPICTUS 100 Outstanding Picture Books of 2023.
Little Bear
Retold by Dawn Casey, Foreword by Kelly Berthelsen
“Rooted in an Inuit folktale from Greenland, this picture book celebrates the reciprocal relationship between humans and nature. When a lonely old woman finds a bear cub freezing on the ice, she adopts him as her own. He grows up in the village, becoming beloved by all as he plays with the children and helps the men hunt. When he is attacked by hunters from another village, the old woman heals his wounds—and comes to realize that it is time to let go.”
— Forward Reviews, Children’s Spotlight Section/ Danielle Ballantyne
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Publisher: Wisdom Tales, Jan 2022
Type and extent of book: 36-page fiction picture book
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: Audio, Performance, Merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781937786915
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Awards and Selections:
- Winner of the Interior Design Category: Midwest Book Awards 2022
- Distinguished Favorite Award for Picture Book and Book Cover Design: NYC Big Book Awards 2023
Out of This World: The Surreal Art of Leonora Carrington
Written by Michelle Markel
“A gorgeously illustrated picture book biography about the fascinating life of surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, from Michelle Markel and Amanda Hall, the acclaimed team behind The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau…Out of This World is the powerful, stunningly told story of Leonora Carrington, a girl who made art out of her imagination and created some of the most enigmatic and startling works of the last eighty years.”
— Amazon
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Publisher: Balzer & Bray / an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2019
Type and extent of book: 40-page nonfiction picture book
Recommended Age Range: 4 – 8 years
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: Foreign, performance and merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780062441096
Foreign Co-editions:
- Editorial Trillas (Mexico, still active)
Awards and Selections:
- Named as one of Bank Street College’s Best Children’s Books of the Year 2020.
- Included in 2020 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List, USA (Early readers – NonFiction Section)
- Included in CCBC Choices 2020: Cooperative Children’s Book Center of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA (Books about The Arts Section)
- The Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition 2019 Featured Artist’s section
- Named as one of Amazon’s Best Nonfiction Books for January 2019
Book Launch: Watch Online
Book Interview: Watch Online
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Babushka
Written by Dawn Casey
“Dawn Casey’s retelling of the Babushka story is truly a wonderful piece of storytelling… There is kindness and wisdom there. The addition of a cat is brilliant…The combination of Casey’s story telling with Hall’s artwork reminds one of the Rankin/Bass Christmas specials… Like the writing, there are wonderful details in the illustration – from the three wise men, to the sleigh, to the townsfolk. It’s a wonderful book.”
— Goodreads
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Publisher: Lion Children’s Books, 2015
Type and extent of book: 32-page fiction picture book
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: Merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780745965222
Paperback ISBN:
- 9780745976914
Foreign Co-editions:
- Good Books (US, still active)
- Good Books (US, still active)
- Éditions LLB (France, still active)
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau
Written by Michelle Markel
“Rousseau’s spirit has inspired Amanda Hall: this book is a captivating homage to a lavish, playful, painterly world… Meanwhile, Markel tells his story, and lets us know how art eventually won out against establishment ridicule. – this book is the freshest of breezes.”
— The Observer/ Kate Kellaway
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Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2012
Type and extent of book: 34-page nonfiction picture book
Recommended Age Range: 5 – 9 years
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: Foreign, audio, performance & merchandising rights available.
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780802853646
Paperback ISBN:
- 9780802855237
Foreign Co-editions:
- Rikuyosha Children & YA Books (Japan, still active)
- Yuan-Liou Publishers (Taiwan, still active)
- Pa’amon Books in Yan Hamelach (Israel, still active)
- Bear Books Inc. (Korea, still active)
Awards and Selections:
- Winner of the Art Category: Northern Lights Book Awards 2020
- Winner of the PEN/Steven Kroll Award for Picture Book Writing for an exceptional story illustrated in a picture book published in 2012
- Winner of the Parents’ Choice Gold Award Spring 2013 Picture Books
- Storytelling World Resource Awards: Stories for Pre-Adolescent Listeners honors selection 2014
- Vermont Red Clover Award Nominee 2013 – 2014
- Capitol Choices 2013
- Bank Street College Best Children’s Books of 2013
- Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition 2012
- New York Public Library: Children’s Books 2012: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
- Junior Library Guild selection 2012
- com: Best Illustrated Children’s Books of the Year 2012
- Fuse # 8: 100 Magnificent Children’s Books for 2012
- Booklist: Top Ten Arts Books for Youth
- The Scottish Book Trust: Featured book in Ten Artistic Reads
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Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Tales from India
Written by Jamila Gavin
“Come on a journey with renowned storyteller Jamila Gavin as she writes of great floods, legendary romances, and epic battles between good and evil. This new collection of Hindu tales, including the birth of the gods, tales of creation, and the arrival of humans, is illuminated by Amanda Hall’s exquisite artwork, which reflects the influence of both classical and contemporary Indian art.”
— The School Librarian
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Publisher: Templar Publishing, 2011
Type and extent of book: 96-page story collection
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: No
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781848772021
Paperback ISBN:
- 9781787410886
Foreign Co-editions:
- Candlewick Press (US, still active)
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
The Lion Classic Aesop’s Fables
Retold by Margaret McAllister
“28 fables retold with wit and warmth alongside stunning illustrations that jump off the page. Presented with a dust jacket, this classic edition will delight all story lovers”
— Gardners Books Ltd
“Lion Hudson produce some beautiful keepsake books and this is another one to treasure. Heavy shiny paper shows off the lovely illustrations to their best advantage… A lovely book to give as a gift.”
— Parents in Touch
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Publisher: Lion Children’s Books, 2011
Type and extent of book: 126-page story collection
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: No
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780745962009
Foreign Co-editions:
- Il Pozzo di Giacobbe (Italy, still active)
- Rock House Publishers (China, still active)
- Editorial Trillas (Mexico, still active)
Awards and Selections:
- Highly Commended in the Junior Design Awards best classic picture book 2012
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
The Barefoot Book of Animal Tales
Retold by Naomi Adler
“Storyteller Adler retells nine animal tales from around the world, including a Cherokee story from North America, an African pourquoi tale, and an old favorite from Germany, “The Musicians from Bremen.” Each tale in this entertaining and varied collection is beautifully illustrated with lighthearted, colorful pictures that add just the right visual touches without overwhelming the story. A lovely collection that will appeal to listeners and readers alike.”
— Booklist
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Publisher: Barefoot Books, 1996
Type and extent of book: 80-page story collection
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: No
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780803720637
- 9781898000824
- 9781841489417
Paperback ISBN:
- 9781782853961
- 9781841489425
- 978184686013X
Foreign Co-editions:
- Dial Books (US, still active)
- Herder (Germany, still active)
- Gyldendal (Denmark, still active)
- Ammos Publishing (Greece, still active)
- Livros Horizonte (Portugal, still active)
- Elfos Edicions (Spain, still active)
- Elfos Edicions (Catalonia, still active)
- Better Books (Korea, still active)
- Martins Fontes (Brazil, still active)
Awards and Selections:
- International Reading Initiative short-list 2003
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
The Stolen Sun
Written by Amanda Hall
“This picture book “with stylised illustrations that beautifully convey the colors and textures of the frozen North.”
— Washington Parent
“Hall’s vivid illustrations are gorgeous, bold and evocative, rich with details that will keep young readers searching the pictures over and over for new discoveries.”
—NAPRA Review
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Publisher: Frances Lincoln, 2002
Type and extent of book: 36-page fiction picture book
In-print: To be republished by Wisdom Tales
Rights Available: Audio, merchandising and performance rights.
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780711218080
Paperback ISBN:
- 9780711218447
Foreign Co-editions:
- Eerdmans Books (US)
- Forlaget Sesam (Denmark)
- Korea Dewey (Korea)
- Korea Dewey (Korea)
- Weldon Owen Education Ltd (New Zealand)
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Prince of the Birds
Adapted by Amanda Hall
“Sparkling fantasy featuring a Moorish prince and a beautiful princess, a magic horse and a dusty rug and a dove, an owl and a parrot.”
— lovereading4kids
“The decorative, polished art in refined and subtle colors suggests the vibrant multicultural era when medieval Spain was partially ruled by Muslims.”
— Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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Publisher: Frances Lincoln, 2005
Type and extent of book: 32-page fiction picture book
In-print: No
Rights Available: Book and merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781845071026
Paperback ISBN:
- 9781845072810
Foreign Co-editions:
- Elfos (Spain)
- Elfos (Catalonia)
- Hjulet (Sweden)
- Hjulet (Denmark)
- Great Books (Korea)
- Great Books (Korea)
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Robi Dobi: The Marvellous Adventures of an Indian Elephant
Written by Madhur Jaffrey
“A sparkling, imaginative tale in the Indian tradition”
—The Times
“It’s Hall’s delicious illustrations, both colour and black and white, that breathe life into these characters.”
—Publishers Weekly
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Publisher: Pavilion Books, 1997
Type and extent of book: 80-page illustrated story
In-print: No
Rights Available: Merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781851454098
Paperback ISBN:
- 9781862051607
Foreign Co-editions:
- Dial Books (US)
Awards and Selections:
- Winner of the Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award 1997 ‘A 1997 Illustrated Book Honor’
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
The Hard to Swallow Tale of Jonah and the Whale
Written by Joyce Denham
“The story of Jonah is full of ingredients that children love: a dangerous mission; a man on the run; danger at sea; an incredible whale rescue; and a grand finale about forgiveness. Amanda Hall and Joyce Denham give this classic tale their own special twist. The beautiful illustrations and dramatic story line make this a great read.”
— Amazon
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Publisher: Lion Children’s Books, 2000
Type and extent of book: 32-page fiction picture book
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: Merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780745945031
Paperback ISBN:
- 9780745965840
Foreign Co-editions:
- Religious Education Resource Centre (China, still active)
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Reviews: Read Reviews Online
The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales
Written by Shoshana Boyd Gelfand
“Eight popular Jewish stories get a fun new voice in this print and audio retelling…
Mixed-media illustrations by Hall (The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau) accompany the collection and help bring it to vivid life. Actress Debra Messing provides audio narration on an accompanying CD that might be especially welcome at bedtime. Children and adults of all faiths will enjoy reading these stories and appreciate the universal lifelong lessons within.”
— Publisher’s Weekly
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Publisher: Barefoot Books, 2013
Type and extent of book: 80-page story collection
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: No
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781846868849
Paperback ISBN:
- 9781782853541
Awards and Selections:
- The 2014 Sydney Taylor Book Awards: Notable Books for Older Readers
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Brother Giovanni’s Little Reward: How the Pretzel Was Born
Written by Anna Egan Smucker
“Brother Giovanni’s Little Reward” is a sweet retelling of the legend of the first pretzel — in this version, as a reward for children learning their prayers in anticipation of a visit by the bishop…The vibrant, expressive illustrations by Amanda Hall are a nice compliment to the text. The book also includes a historical footnote and pretzel recipe at the end.”
– LibraryThing
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Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2015
Type and extent of book: 34-page fiction picture book
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: Audio, performance & merchandising rights available.
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780802854209
Recommended Age Range: 4 – 8
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Sea
Compiled by James Riordan
“A sumptuously illustrated anthology.”
— London Parents’ Guide
“This beautifully illustrated anthology captures all the magic of the traditional folk tales that should be part of every childhood. A book to treasure.”
— Books for Children
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Publisher: Barefoot Books, 1996
Type and extent of book: 80-page story collection
In-print: No
Rights Available: Merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781898000093
Paperback ISBN:
- 978190523600X
Foreign Co-editions:
- Abbeville (US )
- La Colonie Des Griffons (France)
- Elfos Ediciones(Spain)
- Elfos Ediciones(Catalonia)
- Kookminbooks (Korea)
- Martin Fontes (Brazil)
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
In Andal’s House
Written by Gloria Whelan
“Hall’s illustrations echo traditional Indian folk art, while Whelan deftly explains that the persistence of the caste system is mostly because of older individuals who won’t change. This book raises big questions about society and its norms that will challenge readers’ intellectual curiosity.”
— Booklist Online / Amina Chaudhri
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Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press, 2013
Type and extent of book: 40-page fiction picture book
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: No
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781585366033
Recommended Age Range: 7 – 10
Awards and Selections:
- Storytelling World Resource Awards: Stories for Pre-Adolescent Listeners honors selection 2014
- Bank Street College Best Children and Young Adult Books of 2014.
- Highly Commended Book title for the 2014 South Asia Book Award (SABA) for Children’s and Young Adult Literature.
- Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, Winner, 2014.
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Lion’s Precious Gift
Written by Barbara Bennett
“Lion is very proud of his magnificent crown. But when Lioness tells him that the world is full of more precious things, he declares that whoever should find such a precious gift will receive his crown as a prize…”
“Lion and his crown have a golden gleam in pictures.”
—The Horn Book Guide
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Publisher: Little Tiger Press, 2002
Type and extent of book: 32-page fiction picture book
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: No
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781854308130
Paperback ISBN:
- 9781848693548
Foreign Co-editions:
- Barron’s Educational (US, still active)
- Libarary Grund (France, still active)
- de Vries – Brouwers (Holland, still active)
- Glenndoman (Korea, still active)
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
How the Camel got his Hump
Written by Rudyard Kipling
“This is the story of how the lazy camel found himself with a hump – which was first called humph, but ‘we call it “hump” now, not to hurt his feelings’ – and is told with the lively humour and simple moral that has made these immortal tales so popular.”
— Publisher’s description
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Publisher: Pavilion Books, 1994
Type and extent of book: 32-page fiction picture book
In-print: No
Rights Available: Book and merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781857932420
How the Leopard got his Spots
Written by Rudyard Kipling
“This is the story of how the leopard – ‘greyish-yellowish catty-shaped kind of beast’ – had black spots painted on his yellow coat, so that he could disguise himself and catch his breakfast in the speckly-spickly shadows of the forest’.”
— Publisher’s description
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Publisher: Pavilion Books, 1994
Type and extent of book: 32-page fiction picture book
In-print: No
Rights Available: Book and merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781857932471
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Giant Tales
Retold by Fiona Waters
“Myths and legends of giants appear in many different cultures, and acclaimed anthologist Fiona Waters has gathered together a selection of her favorites here: giants friendly and frightening, bumbling and brave, male and female-and the inevitable escapades and adventures that ensue. From Cornwall to Jamaica, Italy to North America, and many places in between, giants stride across the world and leave huge legends behind them. Amanda Hall’s stunning artwork is highly decorative and carefully researched.”
— WorldCat
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Publisher: Chrysalis Children’s Books, 2004
Type and extent of book: 94-page story collection
In-print: No
Rights Available: Book and merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781843650177
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Children Just Like Me: Our Favourite Stories
Written by Jamila Gavin
“A multicultural anthology of traditional stories is complemented by beautiful full-color artwork and introductions by ten youngsters representing diverse world cultures.”
— Good Reads
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Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 1997
Type and extent of book: 48-page story collection
In-print: No
Rights Available: Merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780751355917
Foreign Co-editions:
- Editorial La Isla (Argentina )
- Editora Atica SA (Brazil)
- Fenn Publishing (Canada)
- Gallimard Jeunesse (France)
- Loewe Verlag (Germany)
- Lambrakis Press SA (Greece)
- Bosch and Keuning (Holland)
- Bertelmen (Korea)
- Art Blume (Mexico)
- Civilizacao (Portugal)
- Art Blume/ Naturart ( Spain)
- Art Blume/ Naturart ( Cataolnia)
- Chase Publishing Company (Tiwain)
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
All My Shining Silver
Written by Barbara Baumgartner
“A collection of six stories from around the world includes silver as a running theme and teaches a moral at the end.”
— Amazon online description
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Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 2000
Type and extent of book: 48-page story collection
In-print: No
Rights Available: Merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780751328383
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Good as Gold
Written by Barbara Baumgartner
“Library’s and parents alike will benefit from buying this retelling of famous folk and fairy tales! The stories and the pictures will capture the child’s mind and fascination!”
— Amazon online review
“…richly colored illustrations…”
— African Sun Times
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Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 1998
Type and extent of book: 48-page story collection
In-print: No
Rights Available: Merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780751371653
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
The Storytelling Star: Tales of the Sun, Moon and Stars
Written by James Riordan
“These unusual and alluring tales will familiarize children with the stars, constellations, sun, and moon as well as introduce them to the storytelling traditions of the world¹s ancient cultures. James Riordan has spent many years researching these myths and legends, discovering that, from China to South America, the stars and planets have inspired the earliest storytellers… This marvelous collection is enhanced with the splendid illustrations of Amanda Hall.”
— Publisher’s description
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Publisher: Pavilion Books, 1999
Type and extent of book: 64-page story collection
In-print: No
Rights Available: Merchandising
Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781862052026
Paperback ISBN:
- 9781862053898
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Never Too Quiet
Written by Barbara Diamond Goldin
“Reb Pinchas is overwhelmed by the constant stream of visitors to his house, who leave him no private time to study, pray and think.
He puts up a sign “ABSOLUTELY NO VISITORS!”, and things get quiet…”
— Amazon online description
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Publisher: P J Library, 2016
Type and extent of book: 24-page fiction picture book
In-print: Yes
Rights Available: No
Paperback ISBN: N/A
Reviews: Read Reviews Online
Coyote Girl
Written by Rosalind Kerven
“Coyote Girl is from the Cambridge Reading genre strand Stories from a Range of Cultures. Coyote Girl, written by Rosalind Kerven and illustrated by Amanda Hall, comes from the Hopi people of Arizona, USA. It tells the story of how the spiteful Yellow Corn Maiden uses a magic spell to turn the Blue Corn Maiden into a coyote.”
— Book Depository’s description
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Reading, 1996
Type and extent of book: 32-page educational story
In-print: No
Rights Available: No
Paperback ISBN:
- 9780521468779
Ibis and Jaguar’s Dinner
Written by Isabel Campoy
“Rigby on Our Way to English: Unit 8 Small Book”
— Amazon online description
“In this retelling of an old story, Ibis and Jaguar find how wonderful it is to have a friend that invites you for dinner, if it wasn’t a bit tricky to get to it! The story presents a choice and its consequence.”
— Author’s online description
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Publisher: Rigby, 2004
Type and extent of book: 24-page educational story
In-print: No
Rights Available: No
Paperback ISBN:
- 9780757814280
Bugs Run
Written by Emma Rose
“Saxon Grade K, Fluency Reader.”
— Publisher’s description
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Publisher: Saxon Publishers Inc., Phonics and Spelling, 2001
Type and extent of book: 8-page nonfiction educational book
In-print: No
Rights Available: No
Paperback ISBN:
- 9781565775244
Birds, Birds, Birds
Written by Kathryn Lewis
“Saxon Grade I, Fluency Reader.”
— Publisher’s description
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Publisher: Saxon Publishers Inc., Phonics and Spelling, 2001
Type and extent of book: 8-page nonfiction educational book
In-print: No
Rights Available: No
Paperback ISBN:
- 9781565776658