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Carpenter's Helper

Sybil Rosen

Illustrator: Camille Garoche

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2021

Publisher: Schwartz & Wade/Random House Children's Books/PRH

ISBN: 978-0-593-12320-1

Keywords: birds, carpentry

Renata loves helping Papi build their new bathroom, but the project is interrupted when a wren comes to nest above the bathtub. Rich language and detailed illustrations.