
a book we love
the quiet one.Elbert's Bad Word
by Audrey Wood
illustrated by Don Wood
For summer
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what's inside.
The story.
At an elegant garden party, young Elbert catches a bad word floating through the air and can't stop himself from using it at the worst possible moment. A friendly wizard helps him replace the ugly word with a collection of more creative and colorful alternatives.
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Seasons
Summer
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