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desire and longing

Books about desire and longing for readers of all ages.

Cover of Mommy, Buy Me a China Doll

Mommy, Buy Me a China Doll

Harve Zemach

Ages 3–7familydesire and longing

Cover of A Dog So Small

A Dog So Small

Philippa Pearce, Jenny Agutter

Ages 8–12pets and animalsfamily