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  • Grandfather Twilight

    Barbara Helen Berger

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Nov. 12, 1996)
    When day is gone, and shadows begin to deepen, it is time for Grandfather Twilight to close his book, put on his jacket, and go for a walk through the forest.Little birds hush as he walks by, and the rabbits and other small creatures watch in silence as he performs his very special evening task and returns to his house among the trees. Small readers and listeners, too, will sense the serenity of this poetic story, and will be comforted to learn that the twilight is a gentle, friendly time.Exquisite pictures extend and illuminate the text, to reveal the nightly miracle so faithfully performed by Grandfather Twilight. Perfect for reading aloud and for sharing at bedtime, this beautiful and reassuring book will be cherished by old and young alike.
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  • Grandfather Twilight

    Barbara Helen Berger

    Hardcover (Philomel Books, Nov. 5, 1984)
    When day is gone, and shadows begin to deepen, it is time for Grandfather Twilight to close his book, put on his jacket, and go for a walk through the forest.Little birds hush as he walks by, and the rabbits and other small creatures watch in silence as he performs his very special evening task and returns to his house among the trees. Small readers and listeners, too, will sense the serenity of this poetic story, and will be comforted to learn that the twilight is a gentle, friendly time.Exquisite pictures extend and illuminate the text, to reveal the nightly miracle so faithfully performed by Grandfather Twilight. Perfect for reading aloud and for sharing at bedtime, this beautiful and reassuring book will be cherished by old and young alike.
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  • Gwinna

    Barbara Helen Berger

    Hardcover (Philomel, Oct. 23, 1990)
    Having grown a pair of wings and felt the longing for the freedom of the skies, twelve-year-old Gwinna goes to the Mother of the Owls, who sends her on a quest to find the songs of the wind.
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  • The Donkey's Dream

    Barbara Helen Berger

    Paperback (Puffin, Oct. 1, 1999)
    The little donkey who carries Mary, mother of Jesus, on the long road to Bethlehem, has fantastic dreams along the journey that culminates in the birth of Christ. Reissue.
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  • Thunder Bunny

    Barbara Helen Berger

    Hardcover (Philomel, Feb. 1, 2007)
    Despite being the smallest of the bunch, Thunder Bunny discovers her true identity in the world through a courageous act and determined spirit that is appreciated by all, in a touching tale with poetic verse by the creator of Grandfather Twilight.
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  • A Lot of Otters

    Barbara Helen Berger

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Mother Moon is looking for her child. As she calls for him, her tears turn into stars that fall into the sea and are rescued, along with her little one, by a lot of otters. These playful animals cavort and rollick in the starlight until Mother Moon looks down and sees them--and her child, safe and sound. Barbara Helen Berger's poetic words and luminous illustrations are beautifully fused in this dreamlike tale that is just perfect for bedtime."Toddlers are sure to delight in the mischievous antics of all those whiskery otters." --School Library Journal, starred review
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  • The Donkey's Dream

    Barbara Helen Berger

    Hardcover (Philomel Books, Oct. 30, 1985)
    A beautifully illustrated story of the Nativity. He was just an ordinary donkey, but on his back he carried a miracle. He carried the Virgin Mary to Bethlehem on the night she gave birth. Along the way he dreamed he was carrying a city, a ship, a fountain, and a rose. He dreamed he was carrying a lady full of heaven--and he was. Barbara Helen Berger's glowing artwork and lyrical text perfectly convey the beauty and majesty of the story of the Nativity.
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  • All The Way to Lhasa: A Tale from Tibet

    Barbara Helen Berger

    Hardcover (Philomel, Sept. 30, 2002)
    Known for her luminescent Grandfather Twilight, Barbara Helen Berger brings beauty and power to this memorable parable from Tibet. A young boy and his yak bravely overcome all odds to get to Lhasa, giving a wise and simple message that will inspire children of any age to dream and reach for a shining goal that may seem "very far."
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  • When the Sun Rose

    Barbara Helen Berger

    Hardcover (Philomel, Sept. 22, 1986)
    An imaginative little girl spends a happy day with her playmate, who arrives with a pet lion.
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  • When the Sun Rose

    Barbara Helen Berger

    Paperback (Puffin, Jan. 27, 1997)
    An imaginative little girl spends a happy day with her playmate, who arrives with a pet lion
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  • Grandfather Twilight by Barbara Helen Berger

    Barbara Helen Berger;

    (Philomel Books, Jan. 1, 1800)
    Excellent Book

  • A Lot of Otters

    Barbara Helen Berger

    Hardcover (Philomel, Sept. 22, 1997)
    Moonlet, the young son of Mother Moon, washes up and finds himself surrounded by otters who, having heard Mother Moon weep for her child, alert her about his whereabouts through their cries from below.
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