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Rootabaga Stories

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By Carl Sandburg
Publisher HMH Trade
Rootabaga Stories
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Welcome to Rootabaga Countrywhere the railroad tracks go from straight to zigzag, where the pigs wear bibs, and where the Village of Cream Puffs floats in the wind. Youll meet baby balloon pickers, flummywisters, corn fairies, and blue foxesand if youre not careful, you may never find your way back home! These beautiful new editions retain the original illustrations by Maud and Miska Petersham, and feature gorgeous new jackets by acclaimed illustrator Kurt Cyrus. Carl Sandburgs irrepressible, zany, and completely original Rootabaga Storiesand More Rootabaga Storieswill stand alone on childrens bookshelveswhen they arent in childrens hands.

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27471 words27,471 words
192 pages192 pages
Lexile 1130LLexile 1130L
Grade 2 to 7Grade 2 to 7
Age 7-12Age 7-12
Published 2003Published 2003

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9780152047146

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