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Jump for Joy
Karen Gray Ruelle
Illustrator: Hadley Hooper
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2024
Publisher: Astra Young Readers/Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 978-1-6626-0202-3
Keywords: 5--Dogs, pets, friendship, seasons
A girl and a dog, alone and friendless, build companions out of flowers and snow. Finally, they discover each other. Brush, ink, and found art collage llustrations.