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Moon River - by Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini (Hardcover)

Moon River - by  Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Based on the Oscar]-winning song from the 1961 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's, " Hopgood's fourth book based on a beloved song follows a girl accompanied by her teddy bear as she dreams about the wide and wonderful world. Full color. 11.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Two drifters, off to see the world / There's such a lot of world to see</i><br><i>We're after the same rainbow's end, waiting, round the bend / My Huckleberry Friend, Moon River, and me</i><br><i></i><br>Follow a girl (accompanied by her teddy bear--"two drifters") as she dreams about the wide and wonderful world. Cozy scenes of pajamas and bedtime make this a perfect story to share at the end of the night.</p><p><b>Godwin Books</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A classic song set to modern illustrations for a delightful reminder that friends are with us even in our dreams." --<i>Kirkus Reviews </i>on <i>Moon River</i></p><p>"Whether sung or read aloud, this carefully put together bedtime book should appeal to children and hopefully ease them into slumber." --<i>School Library Journal </i>on <i>Moon River</i></p><p>"Hopgood reprises the feel-good style of his other books to create a soothing world full of music notes, rainbows, and friendly faces." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> on <i>Moon River</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Tim Hopgood</b> is the illustrator of <i>What a Wonderful World</i>, <i> Walking in a Winter Wonderland, Hooray for Hoppy!, Wow! Said the Owl, </i> and many other popular picture books. He lives with his family in North Yorkshire, England.

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