Micawber

John Lithgow, Author, C. F. Payne, Illustrator , illus. by C.F. Payne. S&S/Aladdin $6.99 (0p) ISBN 978-0-689-83542-1

According to PW , "The team behind The Remarkable Farkle McBride returns with another high-spirited tale celebrating the arts," this time starring a squirrel who is a lover of the fine art of painting. Ages 4-8. (Nov.)

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