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Sunshine, secrets, and swoon-worthy stories—June's featured reads are your perfect summer escape.

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He doesn�t need a woman in his life; she knows he can�t live without her.


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A promise rekindled. A secret revealed. A second chance at the family they never had.


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A cowboy with a second chance. A waitress with a hidden gift. And a small town where love paints a brand-new beginning.


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She�s racing for a prize. He�s dodging romance. Together, they might just cross the finish line to love.


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She steals from the mob for justice. He�s the FBI agent who could take her down�or fall for her instead.


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He�s her only protection. She�s carrying his child. Together, they must outwit a killer before time runs out.


The Story of Babar
Jean De Brunhoff

Random House
September 1997
On Sale: September 13, 1997
56 pages
ISBN: 0394805755
EAN: 9780394805757
Hardcover (reprint)
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The classic first story about literature’s most beloved pachyderm. After his mother is killed by a hunter, Babar avoids capture by escaping to the city, where he is befriended by the kindly Old Lady. He becomes educated and cultured and, upon his return to the great forest, is crowned King of the Elephants. Translated from Jean de Brunhoff's original French, the adventures of the world's most popular elephant and his friends have enchanted an three generations. Delightfully amusing illustrations make this short collection of classic Babar tales a book to treasure for children young and old.

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2 comments posted.

Re: The Story of Babar

I loved Babar's tv show
(Diane Sadler 6:46pm July 27, 2009)

I remember getting the books out from the library when I was in grade school. Happy that I could read it in script. I loved them.
(
Jo Anne Benware 10:34pm July 27, 2009)

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