Each box contains 2 hardcover books or 4 board books. Book club meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Seuss books by arrangement with random house, as well as its imprint childrens press, were consolidated into its new parent, scholastic. Beginner books is the random house imprint for young children ages 39, cofounded by phyllis cerf with ted geisel, more often known as dr. Grolier 1926 the book of knowledge set of 3 childrens encyclopedia books vol.
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