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Name: If Rocks Could Sing
Author: Leslie McGuirk

Based on rocks found on a beach near the author’s home, this unique alphabet book pairs each letter with a distinctive stone. A features a rock in the shape of a real number, B shows a birdrock perched in a nest, G presents various ghost‑shaped rocks, and so on. Both children and adults can explore the fascinating forms and are encouraged to gather their own collections.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Leslie McGuirk

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