
When Justin is getting his first library card, he’s where he belongs
We absolutely love the Hawaii Public Library System. It is a safe place for us to learn and grow as a family. We look forward to our weekly trips to the library, exploring and reading. We feel very blessed to have such wonderful and supportive librarians as well. When we think of something we want to research more of we always refer to the library first.
– Tonya (Justin’s mom)
Read the entire Elephant & Piggie Series
Mo Willems
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