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Name: Hand-Me-Downs
Author: Andrew Durkee

Hand‑Me‑Downs follows a boy who, as the youngest in a bustling family, collects the worn garments of his older siblings. Each garment holds memories and the rhythm of a home that constantly evolves. When the family grows with a new addition, the boy discovers that sharing is not only about clothes but also about adjusting to new dynamics and adapting to ever‑changing family needs.

First publish date: 1995

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Andrew Durkee

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