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Books in the Families genre:

Drylongso (1992)

During a drought on the Great Plains, Drylongso is blown to Lindy’s family’s farm.

Author(s): Virginia Hamilton
Illustrator(s): Jerry Pinkney

Early Candlelight (1992)

A story of early pioneer days in St. Paul, when Fort Snelling was on the frontier.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Maud Hart Lovelace
Illustrator(s): Karen Ritz

Huckle Cat’s Busiest Day Ever! (1992)

Follow Huckle and his friends through the day.

Author(s): Richard Scarry
Illustrator(s): Richard Scarry

Li’l Abner Volume 13 Dailies 1947 (1992)

Set in the hillbilly South, Li’l Abner was one of the most popular comic strips in America for decades. This is the thirteenth volume in a reprinting of the daily strips.

Li’l Abner Volume 14 Dailies 1948 (1992)

Set in the hillbilly South, Li’l Abner was one of the most popular comic strips in America for decades. This is the fourteenth volume in a reprinting of the daily strips.

Li’l Abner Volume 15 Dailies 1949 (1992)

Set in the hillbilly South, Li’l Abner was one of the most popular comic strips in America for decades. This is the fifteenth volume in a reprinting of the daily strips.

Li’l Abner Volume 15 Dailies 1949 (1992)

Set in the hillbilly South, Li’l Abner was one of the most popular comic strips in America for decades. This is the fifteenth volume in a reprinting of the daily strips.

The Patchwork Cat (1992)

One morning Tabby goes to take a nap, but she cannot find her matching patchwork quilt.

Author(s): William Mayne
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

South Pacific (1992)

Adapted from the Broadway musical, this book tells the story of Nellie and Emile, Joe and Liat.

Author(s): James A. Michener
Illustrator(s): Michael Hague

The Teddy Bears’ Picnic (1992)

This popular song was written by Jimmy Kennedy in 1932 to music by John Walter Bratton originally written in 1902. It has been recorded by many artists, including Bing Crosby. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Jimmy Kennedy
Illustrator(s): Michael Hague

When Bunny Grows Up (1992)

What will Bunny be when he grows up?

Read online at archive.org

Author(s): Patricia Scarry
Illustrator(s): Richard Scarry

The Adventures of the Treasure Seekers (1993)

Dora and Oswald, Dicky and Alice, Noel and Horace Octavius try to assist their widowed father and recover the fortunes of their family. This set includes The Treasure Seekers, The Wouldbegoods and The New Treasure Seekers.

Author(s): E. Nesbit
Illustrator(s): C. Walter Hodges

Father, May I Come? (1993)

Two stories of Dutch lifesaving boats and their crews are separated by more than three hundred years, but nothing essential has changed. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Peter Spier
Illustrator(s): Peter Spier

The House Cat (1993)

Tom-Cat lives in a duplex, until one day the downstairs family moves away and takes him with them.

Author(s): Helen Cooper
Illustrator(s): Helen Cooper

J. B.’s Harmonica (1993)

JB’s father plays the harmonica and so does he. Or should he?

Author(s): John Sebastian
Illustrator(s): Garth Williams

Li’l Abner Volume 16 Dailies 1950 (1993)

Set in the hillbilly South, Li’l Abner was one of the most popular comic strips in America for decades. This is the sixteenth volume in a reprinting of the daily strips.

Li’l Abner Volume 17 Dailies 1951 (1993)

Set in the hillbilly South, Li’l Abner was one of the most popular comic strips in America for decades. This is the seventeenth volume in a reprinting of the daily strips.

Li’l Abner Volume 18 Dailies 1952 (1993)

Set in the hillbilly South, Li’l Abner was one of the most popular comic strips in America for decades. This is the eighteenth volume in which Li’l Abner finally marries Daisy Mae.

Little Women (1993)

Louisa May Alcott’s autobiographical children’s book of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy growing up around the time of the Civil War.

Author(s): Louisa May Alcott
Illustrator(s): Michael Hague

Mad About Madeline (1993)

A compendium of all things Madeline from Madeline to Madeline’s Christmas.... View More

Author(s): Ludwig Bemelmans
Illustrator(s): Ludwig Bemelmans

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