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Margriet Ruurs

Margriet Ruurs is the author of many books for children, including Wild Babies and A Mountain Alphabet. She has a Masters Degree in Education and has spent her adult life both writing books for children and teaching children about books. She has spent a great deal of time hiking and camping in the mountains and traveling. Margriet Ruurs has lived across North America and now makes her home in Oregon.
A Mountain Alphabet
In My Backyard
Amazing Animals
When We Go Camping
Wild Babies

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A Mountain Alphabet
In My Backyard
Amazing Animals
When We Go Camping
Wild Babies

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