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When the Bean family members each write a poem titled "roof," they find that the act of poetic expression brings them closer together. The process reveals the comfort of familial bonds and the delight of creative collaboration within a supportive home environment.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Betsy Cromer Byars
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