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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · March 3, 2015
Glamorous Garbage
Can Bobbie turn her cluttered room into a treasure trove before time runs out?
40 pages· 1,209 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
3.4/5 Goodreads · 55 ratings
Hardcover
Children's book Author & Illustrator
Barbara Johansen Newman
Biography
Barbara Johansen Newman was a puppeteer, puppet maker, and fiber sculptor before turning to illustration and textile design. Her artwork has appeared in magazines, newspapers, and advertising, and she has illustrated over twenty children’s books, including Tex and Sugar, which she also wrote. She and her family live outside Boston, and in her spare time she enjoys hunting online and in antique shops for vintage treasures, especially new additions to her collection of glamorous glasses. You can visit her website at johansennewman.com.
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