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Nancy Willard’s playful tale follows a yellow ball that slips out of sight. Its adventure takes it over the imaginative Bridge of Butterflies, through the field where Lesser Beasts reside, and along a path lined with painted trees. In its travels, the ball reaches the special place where lost things are recovered, delivering a charming story about discovery and hope for young readers.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Nancy Willard
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