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In "Once Upon a Lily Pad", the delightful duo Hector and Henriette—renowned frogs of France—find themselves whisked into the world of art when they cross paths with an old painter wearing a battered straw hat named Monet. Together, they explore the joys of creativity, the beauty of friendship, and the simple pleasures of a shared journey across a lily‑laden pond. The charming story invites young readers to appreciate both the natural world and the transformative power of artistic expression.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Joan Sweeney
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