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"The classic story of literature's most beloved elephant. After his mother is killed by a hunter, Babar avoids capture by escaping to the city, where he is befriended by the kindly Old Lady. Later, with cousins Celeste and Arthur, he returns to the great forest to be crowned King of the Elephants."--Amazon.
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When ten-year-old Rebecca goes to live with her spinster aunts, her aunts find her to be more of a handful than they bargained for. But even more surprising than the transition of Rebecca into a well-mannered young lady are the effects that Rebecca has on her aunts' humdrum lives.
10) Birdsong
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When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational...
13) Into the wind
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One Elm Books
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[2021]
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"Into the Wind is a middle-grade novel about the unlikely friendship between a boy and an elderly woman."--
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"Macy Hollinquest is eleven years old, and don't count on her to change that anytime soon. Her birthday is just days away, but she has no intention of turning twelve without her dad by her side. He'd promised to be there for her big day, and yet he's been gone for months--away after his discharge from the army, doing some kind of top secret, "important work." So Macy's staying eleven, no matter what--that is, until she meets Ginger, a nice older lady...
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Groundwood Books
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2012
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At first Curtis isn't worried when his mother doesn't come home after her all-night shift at the gas bar. For a time he manages on his own, looking after himself and his five-year-old brother. But then the credit card maxes out, and the landlord starts demanding the rent. Just in time the boys make friends with cranky old Mrs. Burt who lives across the street. When the authorities start poking around, the boys agree to accompany Mrs. Burt to her remote...
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Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic
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"There was an old lady who swallowed a cake. I don't know why she swallowed the cake. It was a mistake! Scholastic's Old Lady is more popular than ever, and in celebration she's swallowing a cake... and a candle, and a sign, and some balloons, and a hat, and some gifts. Can you guess why? Consistently topping the USA Today and Bookscan bestseller lists at holiday time, this evergreen Cartwheel series continues to surprise and delight. With a brand-new...
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Enchanted Lion Books
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2015.
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An old woman will no longer leave her house, not even on Christmas. She prefers to stay home, rather than take the risk of falling or coming down with a cold. She settles into the solitude and isolation of her safe, interior world. But just as she's about to enjoy a peaceful dinner in front of the TV, her doorbell rings. This is a touching story about overcoming fear and the role of chance in life.
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Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
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2015.
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"Spring is in the air, and everyone's favorite old lady is ready to celebrate! That zany old lady is back-- and with a serious case of spring fever! This time she's swallowing items to make the most of the season with a beautiful garden! With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page-- a wacky story for the first day of spring!"--Publisher's description.
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