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Lori Haskins Houran

Lori Haskins is a former editor of children's books and the author of some of our most successful Step into Reading titles, including Ducks in Muck and Too Many Dogs.
Michael J. Fox: A Little Golden Book Biography
Jane Goodall: A Little Golden Book Biography
Let's Get a Christmas Tree!
Let's Go Trick-or-Treating!
Let's Go to the Beach!
Let's Go Apple Picking!
The Tale of Paul Bunyan
My Little Golden Book About Dogs
My Little Golden Book About Johnny Appleseed
George Washington: A Little Golden Book Biography
Spooky & Spookier
The $25,000 Flight (Totally True Adventures)
Too Many Cats
Too Many Dogs

Books

Michael J. Fox: A Little Golden Book Biography
Jane Goodall: A Little Golden Book Biography
Let's Get a Christmas Tree!
Let's Go Trick-or-Treating!
Let's Go to the Beach!
Let's Go Apple Picking!
The Tale of Paul Bunyan
My Little Golden Book About Dogs
My Little Golden Book About Johnny Appleseed
George Washington: A Little Golden Book Biography
Spooky & Spookier
The $25,000 Flight (Totally True Adventures)
Too Many Cats
Too Many Dogs

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