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The Story of Holly and Ivy

The Story of Holly and Ivy

About the Book

Ivy, Holly, and Mr. and Mrs. Jones all have one Christmas wish. Ivy, an orphan, wishes for a real home and sets out in search of the grandmother she's sure she can find. Holly, a doll, wishes for a child to bring her to life. And the Joneses wish more than anything for a son or daughter to share their holiday. Can all three wishes come true? This festive tale is perfectly complemented by beloved Barbara Cooney's luminous illustrations, filled with the warm glow of the Christmas spirit.
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Praise for The Story of Holly and Ivy

-A must-have for every library.+ -Children+s Literature
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About the Author

Rumer Godden
Rumer Godden is the author of numerous books for children and adults, including The Story of Holly and Ivy, illustrated by Barbara Cooney, and the bestseller The Black Narcissus.

Tasha Tudor has written and illustrated many books for children, including 1 is One and Mother Goose, both Caldecott Honor books. More by Rumer Godden
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About the Author

Barbara Cooney
Barbara Cooney traveled the world, lived in a house by the sea in Maine, and made the world more beautiful through her art. She was a two-time Caldecott Medal winner, for Chanticleer and the Fox in 1959 and Ox-Cart Man in 1980. Her beloved book Miss Rumphius was the winner of the American Book Award in 1982. Barbara Cooney died in 2000 at the age of eighty-two. More by Barbara Cooney
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