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Readers Respond: What are your favorite picture books that create a strong sense of place?

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Robert McCloskey's picture books set in Maine create a strong sense of place. Reading them is the next best thing to being in Maine. What are some of your family's favorite children's picture books that create a strong sense of place? Share your favorites. Share Your Favorites

Time of Wonder

I grew up reading or being read, Robert McCloskey. I cherish his books. "Time of Wonder" is my favorite and having moved from Maine many years ago it brings me home. Wonderful writer, wonderful books!
—Guest Lawrence Rollins

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