Books like Tillie and the wall by Leo Lionni
In the picture book "Tillie and the Wall," Leo Lionni follows the adventurous mouse Tillie who, unlike her friends, is not content with the ordinary wall that separates her home from the unknown. Determined to learn what lies beyond, Tillie's journey invites young readers to explore curiosity and the joy of discovery.
First publish date: February 20, 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Leo Lionni
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