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Name: Smudge
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Clare Turlay Newberry

When Muff’s three kittens, Junior, Betty Jo, and Smudge, take their first steps, their boundless curiosity turns every corner into a new adventure. In a treasured moment, Smudge spots a fine silk lamp shade that becomes the centerpiece of their playful explorations, delighting readers with gentle, child‑friendly storytelling about discovery, companionship, and the wonders of early childhood.

First publish date: 1948

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Clare Turlay Newberry

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