and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger

A boxed set of all three Horton the Elephant stories

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This funny picture book about the power of friendship teaches children it's fine to be different

Fear of heights and being alone

Jacques Torres' a Year in Chocolate: 80 Recipes for Holidays and Special Occasions Physics and her mother had comeA renowned Chocolatier introduces a year's worth of luscious recipes that are perfect for a range of holidays and special occasions, from poached pears with chocolate fondue for New Year's Day, Valentine's Day bonbons, and homemade Easter eggs, to chocolate tamales for Cinco de Mayo, autumn's pumpkin seed brittle, and Bche de Nol for Christmas.