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Name: Ellen's lion
Author: Crockett Johnson

Ellen’s Toy Lion chronicles a series of twelve playful episodes that capture the heartwarming relationship between Ellen and her beloved stuffed lion. The story celebrates imagination, companionship, and the simple joys of childhood play. Each vignette invites young readers to witness how a toy can become a close friend and a source of endless adventure.

First publish date: 1984

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Crockett Johnson

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