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Name: Over the Moon
Author: Karen Katz

"Over the Moon" follows a devoted couple yearning for a new addition to their family. They hope that a baby born abroad will be the child they have longed to adopt. The story celebrates love, hope, and the joyous anticipation of growing a family.

First publish date: 1997

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Karen Katz

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