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"Karen's Birthday" follows the adventures of two young friends as they navigate a school‑organized birthday celebration. With guidance from their caring babysitters, they discover the importance of following rules and sharing responsibly with classmates and family members.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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