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Sarah and Duck Have a Quiet Birthday

by Sarah Gomes Harris   |  Ages 0-5
$11.90
Sarah and Duck Have a Quiet Birthday
Sarah and Duck Have a Quiet Birthday

Gentle tale of an unconventional, serene celebration.

If you enjoy the calm, whimsical adventures that affirm the beauty in simplicity and friendship, "Sarah & Duck Have a Quiet Birthday" is a delightful pick. Its serene narrative provides a soothing respite from the typical high-energy birthday tales, making it perfect for a peaceful bedtime story or a quiet afternoon read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Sarah and Duck Have a Quiet Birthday

by Sarah Gomes Harris   |  Ages 0-5
$11.90
ISBN: 9780141365893
Authors: Sarah Gomes Harris
Publisher: Puffin
Date of Publication: 2016-08-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Preschool
Related Topics: Family, Adventure, Adventure, Animals, Picture Books
Goodreads rating: 4.28
(rated by 25 readers)

Description

It's Sarah's birthday and she's looking forward to having a nice, quiet day! But when all her friends arrive, perhaps the day won't be as quiet as she had hoped? Join Sarah and Duck on another fun and quacky adventure!
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Gentle tale of an unconventional, serene celebration.

If you enjoy the calm, whimsical adventures that affirm the beauty in simplicity and friendship, "Sarah & Duck Have a Quiet Birthday" is a delightful pick. Its serene narrative provides a soothing respite from the typical high-energy birthday tales, making it perfect for a peaceful bedtime story or a quiet afternoon read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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