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The illustrations and simple, easy-to-read text in this book explore the light that makes a house in the night a home filled with light. Children will delight in the bright illustrations and the simple, rhyming text that invites them to read and explore the world. This charming book is a perfect addition to any bedtime storytime, and it is sure to delight young readers. Illustrations and easy-to-read text explore the light that makes a house in the night a home filled with light.
First publish date: May 5, 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Susan Marie Swanson
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