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    A Tale of Tails

    Part of Little Golden Book

    Author Elizabeth MacPherson
    Illustrated by Garth Williams
    Ebook
    RH Childrens Books | Golden Books
    On sale Jan 12, 2016 | 26 Pages | 9780385386913
    Up to Kindergarten
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    A 1962 Garth Williams classic, now in print for the first time as a Little Golden Book!
     
    “The pig has a tail with a curl and a bend. A snake is all tail with a head on one end. . . .”
     
    Long tails, fluffy tails, swishy tails, stubby tails—this witty poem about all the types of tails in the animal kingdom is perfect for curious preschoolers. With gorgeous paintings of friendly critters by Garth Williams, this book is a perfect blend of whimsy and fact.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Elizabeth MacPherson View titles by Elizabeth MacPherson
    Garth Williams (1912–1996) was known for his realistic yet highly expressive animal characters. He brought to life some of the best-loved children’s books of the twentieth century, including Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series and E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little. Williams illustrated many timeless Golden Books, including Baby Farm Animals, Mister Dog, and The Friendly Book. View titles by Garth Williams

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    A 1962 Garth Williams classic, now in print for the first time as a Little Golden Book!
     
    “The pig has a tail with a curl and a bend. A snake is all tail with a head on one end. . . .”
     
    Long tails, fluffy tails, swishy tails, stubby tails—this witty poem about all the types of tails in the animal kingdom is perfect for curious preschoolers. With gorgeous paintings of friendly critters by Garth Williams, this book is a perfect blend of whimsy and fact.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Elizabeth MacPherson View titles by Elizabeth MacPherson
    Garth Williams (1912–1996) was known for his realistic yet highly expressive animal characters. He brought to life some of the best-loved children’s books of the twentieth century, including Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series and E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little. Williams illustrated many timeless Golden Books, including Baby Farm Animals, Mister Dog, and The Friendly Book. View titles by Garth Williams

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