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The fox on the swing Cover Image Book Book

The fox on the swing

Daciūtė, Evelina 1975- (author.). Kiudulaitė, Aušra, 1978- (illustrator.). Daciūtė, Evelina 1975- Translation of: Laimė yra lapė. (Added Author).

Summary: A beautifully illustrated story for children about the nature of happiness. Learn about family, happiness, and friendship in this hope-filled children's book. Our story starts with a boy named Paul, who lives in a cozy treehouse in a big city with his family. And then something unexpected happens - Paul befriends a wise, friendly fox on a walk home from the bakery. The fox gives Paul a space to think about what makes him happy and what friendship means - all in the pages of a bright and quirky storybook. Join Paul and the fox while helping young readers decide what makes them happy. Illustrated in color throughout. --

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  • ISBN: 0500651566
  • ISBN: 9780500651568
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 x 27 cm
    print
  • Publisher: New York, New York : Thames & Hudson, [2018]

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General Note:
Published simultaneously in the United Kingdom by Thames & Hudson Ltd.
"Original edition ©2016 Tikra Knyga, Vilnius"--Copyright page.
Language Note:
Translated into English from the Lithuanian. Translation of: Laimė yra lapė. [Translation information taken from publisher's Web site].
Awards Note:
Mildred L. Batchelder Award for most outstanding children's book in translation, 2019
ALSC Notable Children's Book, 2019
Kirkus Prize Nominee for Young Readers' Literature, 2018

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Homer Public Library P ADVENTURES DAC (Text) 000155872 Children's Library -- Picture Book Checked out 05/03/2024
Homer Public Library P FRIENDS DAC (Text) 000169323 Children's Library -- Picture Book Checked out 05/03/2024

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