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Cary Fagan’s short story follows a young artist who thinks he can’t draw. When he tries to sketch a narrative about his favorite subjects, he finds his talent is better than he imagined. The book blends humor with a message about confidence and creative imagination.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Cary Fagan
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