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The Tear Thief

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 308 Ratings and 57 Reviews

Book Description
Each night, in the hours between supper and bedtime, the Tear Thief carries her waterproof, silvery sack as she steals the tears of every child who cries. But what does she do with all those tears? This warm, poignant, and beautifully illustrated story offers a thought-provoking message and a starting point to share children's emotional experiences.
Book Information
PublisherBarefoot Books
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-101846860458
ISBN-13978-1846860454
Publication Date09/30/2007
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About Carol Ann Duffy (Author) : Carol Ann Duffy is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Carol Ann Duffy include Queen Munch and Queen Nibble, The Tear Thief, Th... more
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About Nicoletta Ceccoli (Illustrator) : Nicoletta Ceccoli is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Nicoletta Ceccoli include The Faery's Gift HC w CD, Fiendish Deeds (Joy of Spooking), H... more
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9/8/2008 k. stokes smith tagged as: I recommend, I read, Inspired me

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