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Name: A Play's the Thing
Author: Aliki

In Aliki’s gentle picture book, Miss Brilliant’s pupils gather for a stage production of the beloved rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." The story follows their rehearsals, practice, and the joys of sharing their creativity with classmates and teachers. Through bright illustrations and simple dialogue, young readers discover the excitement of theater in a familiar school setting, learning about friendship, effort, and the power of performance.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Aliki

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