First published in 1950, with hints – not surprisingly – of LB’s delightful ‘Madeline’. A music school, a music teacher, her dastardly landlord and a lot of umbrellas… A charming book for 4-7.
Sunshine: A Story about the City of New York
£12.99
Edition:Hardback978050065235006/08/2020
Categories: 13. Summer Books 2020: Children's, Children’s, Summer Books 2020
Tags: New York City, Picture storybooks
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