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Beyond the Pawpaw Trees
Palmer Brown
#UE7682 Hardcover, 122 pages; 2011 (1954) $14.95
Members' Price: $12.71

  One remarkable day when the sky is "lavender blue," young Anna Lavinia and her cat, Strawberry, embark on a journey to visit her aunt. It's the girl's first time beyond the pawpaw trees at the edge of her home's garden, for her mother, distraught after Anna Lavinia's father left to chase after rainbows, is very strict. Armed with plenty of jars of homemade pawpaw jelly, the girl and her cat take a very unusual train ride to a strange and magical land filled with delightfully eccentric people and animals. When she finally makes it to her aunt's house, Anna Lavinia finds a special surprise to bring home to her mother. This newly released version of Palmer Brown's endearing classic, featuring lots of the author's intricate and whimsical illustrations, is sure to become a favorite for little girls with lively imaginations, ages 5 and up. (AG)