Picture Book · Ages 1–4 · April 10, 2025
Hare's New Dress
By Axel Scheffler · With Julia Donaldson
A woodland hare hunts for the perfect outfit before a big dance.
12 pages
Paperback
Children's book Author & Illustrator
Axel Scheffler
Biography
Julia Donaldson was the U.K. Children’s Laureate for 2011-2013. She and Axel Scheffler are the award-winning, bestselling team who created The Gruffalo, which was made into an Oscar-nominated short film. They both live in the United Kingdom.
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27
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2
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Book type breakdown: 27 picture books, 2 chapter books, 13 board books.
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The Little Puddle
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Tabby McTat, the Musical Cat
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Fox's Socks
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Fox can't find his socks. Where could they be?
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Rabbit's Nap
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Can Rabbit find a peaceful nap spot in Acorn Wood?
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Who Says Moo?
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