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Vernon Is on His Way: Small Stories

Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Philip C. Stead

Vernon, Skunk, and Porcupine share three small forest adventures: Waiting, Fishing, and Gardening. On a particularly pleasant day, the friends talk together and work through the details of their everyday plans. Their outings include looking along the forest floor for small objects and trying their own unusual approach to fishing. The book follows the three friends as they negotiate what to do during their time together.

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Themes
Adventure · Animals · Friendship · Plants And Gardening
Format
Paperback
ISBN-13
9781626726550
Language
English
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