Books like Ernest and Celestine's Picnic by Gabrielle Vincent
Ernest the bear and Celestine the mouse set out for a picnic despite the rain, illustrating the joys of friendship and the spirit of adventure in a charming picture book.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Gabrielle Vincent
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