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From beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco comes a picture book based on her childhood about how a very special librarian and town library made her life happier after moving to a new state in elementary school.

When young Patricia’s family moves to Battle Creek, Michigan, she finds it hard to believe this new place will ever feel like home. But soon she meets the kind librarian Mrs. Creavy and discovers the library’s doors are always open. Now, Patricia has a place to explore and study books about the birds that she loves. Mrs. Creavy even introduces her to the books of John James Audubon and helps Patricia introduce her classmates to the joy of birds by becoming the first member of the Audubon Bird Club of Freemont Elementary.

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"In this tale based on one of Polacco’s childhood experiences, a kind librarian encourages a girl’s interests... elevated by beautful art." * -- Kirkus *

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    A Hardback by Patricia Polacco, Patricia Polacco

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      Publisher: Simon & Schuster
      Publication Date: 07/03/2023
      ISBN13: 9781534451315, 978-1534451315
      ISBN10: 1534451315

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco comes a picture book based on her childhood about how a very special librarian and town library made her life happier after moving to a new state in elementary school.

      When young Patricia’s family moves to Battle Creek, Michigan, she finds it hard to believe this new place will ever feel like home. But soon she meets the kind librarian Mrs. Creavy and discovers the library’s doors are always open. Now, Patricia has a place to explore and study books about the birds that she loves. Mrs. Creavy even introduces her to the books of John James Audubon and helps Patricia introduce her classmates to the joy of birds by becoming the first member of the Audubon Bird Club of Freemont Elementary.

      Trade Review
      "In this tale based on one of Polacco’s childhood experiences, a kind librarian encourages a girl’s interests... elevated by beautful art." * -- Kirkus *

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