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Donald Saaf brings whimsy to Village Square Booksellers
The cover of Donald Saaf’s latest book, “The ABC Animal Orchestra.”
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Donald Saaf brings whimsy to Village Square Booksellers

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 — Issue 301

BELLOWS FALLS — Village Square Booksellers in Bellows Falls welcomes Donald Saaf on Saturday, April 18 at 11 a.,. to read from and discuss his newest children's book, The ABC Animal Orchestra.

Aardvarks play accordions. Butterflies strum banjos. Chimpanzees crash cymbals. Preschoolers can learn their ABCs with the fresh, alliterative text and the charming illustrations of animal friends playing music with instruments from around the world in the newest book by this Vermont author, illustrator, artist and musician.

Saaf has illustrated many highly acclaimed books for children, including Skinny Brown Dog, Pushkin Minds the Bundle, The Easter Bunny that Overslept, and Wee G. A graduate of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, he lives in Vermont with his family.

Call 802-463-9404 to reserve a book or a seat for this child-friendly event. You can also reserve a book online at www.villagesquarebooks.com/book/9780805090727.

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