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Deano's books for kids and adults
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	The Mouse and His Child by Russell Hoban Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $0.27 Lost US classic; a dark spiritual journey featuring discarded toys. Kenneth Graham meets Melville.
	The Wind in the Willows: The Centennial Anniversary Edition by Kenneth Grahame Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $3.44 Spacious, idyllic episodes involving common wildlife. Precious!
	Finn Family Moomintroll (Moomintrolls) by Tove Jansson Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $0.01 Perfect blend of adventure and wonderful warm laziness; great illustrations!
	Moominpappa at Sea (Moomintrolls) by Tove Jansson Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.01 Oceanic bliss-out posing as children's story. The last Moomin book.
	Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $1.50 If Loren Eisely had written a children's story, it would be this. Nice bio-ethic themes.
	Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien Buy used from: $0.01 Startling mature, maybe one of the best YA books.
	The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlof Buy new: $7.88 / Used from: $0.01 Bridges the gulf between folktales and children's lit. Make sure and read both volumes for the weepy ending!
	The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus by Joel Chandler Harris Buy used from: $12.49 Beautifully rhythmic vernacular, classic tales, an important part of our US heritage.
	The Sea-Thing Child by Russell Hoban Buy used from: $0.38 Picture books are good for adults too! Best thing you're likely to find between two covers.
	The Marzipan Pig by Russell Hoban Buy used from: $22.36 As good as 'Sea Thing'. This along with 'La Corona and the tin frog' are OOP.
	My Neighbor Totoro [VHS] Buy used from: $6.25 OK, it's not a book, but Miyazaki makes his own children stories for the screen. Fantastic!
	Once and Forever: The Tales of Kenji Miyazawa by Kenji Miyazawa Buy used from: $99.98 Hard to find collection of Miyazawa's fanciful stories that MIGHT be for children. Fantastic melding of folklore and story. Worth seeking out!