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My Little Golden Book About Balto

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My Little Golden Book About Balto is a delightful children's story that introduces young readers to the heroic sled dog Balto. Set against the backdrop of Alaska's snowy wilderness, it recounts how Balto bravely led his team through treacherous conditions to deliver life-saving medicine to a distant town. With charming illustrations, this book brings to life a tale of courage and determination.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming children's stories that bring to life the true tale of a heroic dog who led a sled team to deliver medicine in a snowstorm. Young readers who love courageous animals and real-life adventures will delight in this beautifully illustrated account, offering inspiration and education in equal measure.

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My Little Golden Book About Balto

"The editors would like to thank Amy Phillips-Chan, PhD, Museum Director, Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum, for her assistance in the preparation of this book"-- title page.

This exciting true story of a brave sled dog is perfect for preschoolers.

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This exciting true story of a brave sled dog is perfect for preschoolers.

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the brave sled dog Balto! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!

Travel alongside Balto, the famous sled dog, as he races across frozen Alaska in 1925 with lifesaving medicine! This exciting true tale of a heroic dog will thrill young boys and girls. Full of engaging colourful artwork and little-known facts—including what happened to Balto in his later years—My Little Golden Book About Balto will be read again and again!

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Series: Little Golden Book

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984893529

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 December 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Crown Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Chip Lovitt has written more than three dozen children's books for a variety of publishers and imprints, including Golden Books, Scholastic, Disney Press, Simon & Schuster, and Pearson Learning. Among his credits are books on sports, movies, and music, as well as joke, puzzle, and science books for young readers. Sophie Allsopp is an award-winning illustrator specializing in children's picture books. She has illustrated over 25 books and is published around the world. She lives in the south of England with her husband, son, and cat.

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