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Name: Just awful
Author: Alma Marshak Whitney

In this concise children’s story, James experiences a common playground injury when he cuts his finger. The narrative follows his visit to the school nurse, demonstrating basic first aid care and encouraging kids to understand how to respond calmly to minor injuries. It serves as an accessible introduction to first aid concepts for young readers.

First publish date: 1971

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Alma Marshak Whitney

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