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Town Mouse, Country Mouse

Lorinda Bryan Cauley, Author, Aesop, Author, Lorinda B. Cauley, Adapted by Putnam Publishing Group $6.95 (0p) ISBN 978-0-399-22009-8

PW noted that Cauley ``does wonders for the fable about differing notions on the good life,'' and praised her ``enchanting'' illustrations and ``irresistible'' characters. Ages 4-8. (Aug.)
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Reviewed on: 08/01/1990

Release date: 08/01/1990

Genre: Children's

Hardcover - 32 pages - 9780399211232

Paperback - 32 pages - 9780399211263

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