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Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm

Maple Hill Farm seriesNext:The Year At Maple Hill Farm(1978) →

Who lives at Maple Hill Farm?

Two dogs, five horses, a pig, some geese, lots of chickens, a few cows, a few goats, several sheep, and four special cats — these are the animals at Maple Hill Farm.

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With simple text that is both affectionate and wry, and irresistible illustrations that burst with personality, Alice and Martin Provensen bring their barnyard friends to life for the delight of animal lovers both young and old.

Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 64 pages

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