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Books with author Lorna Balian

  • A Garden for a Groundhog

    Lorna Balian

    Hardcover (Star Bright Books, March 1, 2004)
    Mr. and Mrs. O'Leary were quite content on their small farm. There was just enough room for their cottage, their animals and their vegetable garden. Unfortunately, there was also a groundhog who loved vegetables just as much as the O'Learys did. Will the O'Learys get to harvest anything but zucchini this year? Not if the groundhog has anything to do with it!
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  • The Socksnatchers

    Lorna Balian

    Hardcover (Star Bright Books, Aug. 30, 2005)
    The Socksnatcher familiy is secretly living in the cellar of ther Perkins family, and relies upon the Perkins' smelly socks in order to cook their soup. But the cat has discovered their secret hiding spot! Comical illustrations accompany this imaginative story that will keep young readers engaged.
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  • Humbug Witch

    Lorna Balian

    Paperback (Star Bright Books, Sept. 1, 2004)
    There once was a little witch who was a "frightening-looking, horrible, witchey, WITCH!" She was everything a witch should be, but she just couldn't get her spells and potions to turn out right. What is wrong with the little witch?
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  • Humbug Rabbit

    Lorna Balian

    Paperback (Star Bright Books, Feb. 1, 2016)
    "There is no Easter Bunny!" insists Father Rabbit." And rabbits do not lay eggs!" Despite his protests, the Rabbit children are convinced that their father is the Easter Bunny. "Humbug and foolishness!" is Father Rabbit's answer when his little bunnies keep insisting that he must be the Easter Bunny! Chaos ensues when Granny, who lives in a house above the Rabbit family s burrow, decorates eggs for her grandchildren s Easter egg hunt and they disappear. Who would do such a dastardly thing? Where could they be? What will be next? It is a day full of colorful surprises for everyone especially Father Rabbit when unexpected things start hatching.
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  • Leprechauns Never Lie

    Lorna Balian

    Paperback (Starbright Books, Oct. 14, 2011)
    Ninny Nanny and Gram decide to catch a leprechaun and use his pot of gold to solve their problems. But finding the fortune is a lot of work!
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  • Humbug Witch

    Lorna Balian

    Hardcover (Star Bright Books, Sept. 1, 2003)
    There once was a little witch who was a "frightening-looking, horrible, witchey, WITCH!" She was everything a witch should be, but she just couldn't get her spells and potions to turn out right. What is wrong with the little witch?
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  • The Sweet Touch

    Lorna Balian, Lecia Balian

    Hardcover (Star Bright Books, Aug. 30, 2005)
    A ring from a gumball machine releases a baby genie who grants Peggy "the sweet touch." She is overjoyed by all the candy that keeps appearing around her, until she get a tummy ache and wants to take her wish back.
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  • A Sweetheart For Valentine

    Lorna Balian

    Hardcover (Star Bright Books, Feb. 1, 2005)
    The village finds a giant baby whom they decide to raise together. As she grows even bigger, they find ways to feed, clothe and shelter her, but can they find someone for her to marry?
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  • Humbug Rabbit

    Lorna Balian

    Hardcover (Humbug Books, Dec. 16, 1997)
    Father Rabbit's reply of "Humbug" to the idea that he is the Easter Rabbit doesn't spoil Easter for his children or Granny's grandchildren.
  • I LOVE YOU, MARY JANE.

    LORNA BALIAN.

    Hardcover (ABINGDON PRESS., March 15, 1967)
    1967 hardcover.
  • Sweetheart for Valentine

    Lorna Balian

    Paperback (Abingdon Press, Feb. 1, 1994)
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  • A Garden for a Groundhog

    Lorna Balian

    Paperback (Star Bright Books, Oct. 15, 2011)
    Mr. O'Leary comes up with a plan to keep a groundhog from eating some of the vegetables that he and Mrs. O'Leary grow on their little farm.
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