Aluma, Neri. Hedgehog Who Said Who Cares?, The. Amit Trainin, Illus. Translated from the Hebrew by Ilana Kurshan. Kalaniot, 03/2024. [28]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 979-8986396576. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. First published in Hebrew in [continue reading]
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ACL Meeting Over Zoom – Friday, Sept. 12, 2024, 9:30am
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Frogs Storytime – Revised
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