Looking for a childrens book

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Registered: 04-29-2004
Looking for a childrens book
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Mon, 06-06-2005 - 8:02pm

Hi gang- When I was little my parents read me a children's story about an older woman who lived in a tree house located in a weeping willow tree. All the town's people made fun of her, until a monsoon came and the town flooded. Then she invited everyone into the tree house till the sun came out. Now I have three children and I'd love to read that story to them, but I cant for the life of me remember the name of the book or the author. Does anyone remember this book? I'm hoping someone else remembers this tale! Thanks in advance for any help.......
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Tue, 06-07-2005 - 7:13am

I haven't heard of this one but it sounds like a wonderful story for children. Have you tried your local librarian. They are a fount of knowledge. I would start with your school librarian and if she doesn't have the answer try the children's librarian in your town or city library. They probably have data base access to track it down for you

Good luck and let us know how your search turns up


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Registered: 08-23-1997
Tue, 06-07-2005 - 7:34am

Is it Miss Twiggley's Tree, by Dorothea Warren? I hadn't heard of the book, but I am a high school librarian and I belong to a listserv for school librarians so I posted your question to my list and I got this response from several people. I hope that's what you were looking for.

They tell me it was recently reprinted as well.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 06-07-2005 - 9:46am

Hi & Welcome, IWorkInGirl :)


We're glad you stopped in ... a couple of the gals have ideas and/or an answer for you ... hope you find the title you are looking for.


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