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During a walk to the park with her classmates, a young girl discovers a piece of string. What she sees is not just a simple strand of fabric but a portal to the wonders of her imagination. As she drags the string through the air, she envisions a dragon’s tail whipping behind her, a daring acrobat performing daring stunts, glittering fireworks lighting the sky, and a looming storm cloud gathering. Each transformation is a new chapter in her adventurous day, inviting readers to explore the boundless possibilities that emerge when creativity meets the ordinary.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Carole Lexa Schaefer
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