Books like The swing by Joe Cepeda

Name: The swing
Author: Joe Cepeda

Josey’s new swing, perched on a sturdy tree in their cluttered yard, becomes a gateway to the past. As she playfully bounces, she finds all the objects her parents had thought gone missing, from trinkets to family memories, and the surprising return of their long-lost dog, Leopoldo. The story follows Josey’s discoveries, the joy of reclaiming lost items, and the humor that arises from the chaos of a cluttered home.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Joe Cepeda

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