Books like Red light, green light, mama and me by Cari Best
After arriving by train downtown, Lizzie joins her mother in the public library to help with library duties. The story highlights their mother‑daughter partnership and the lively, urban library atmosphere.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Cari Best
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