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A mother relates how she spent time before her child arrived, then passes on a gift of days paddling a red canoe, reading in a pillow-filled hammock until dark, and watching the moon rise at night.
Patricia MacLachlan
Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. She was also the author of many beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.
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Emily MacLachlan Charest
Emily MacLachlan Charest has co-written several picture books with Patricia MacLachlan. She lives with her family in Massachusetts.
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