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In "Bored Blue," Cynthia Jabar presents a lighthearted, lyrical journey through childhood imagination. A young narrator describes the simple pleasures she loves—from splashing in muddy puddles to dreaming of swimming in a chocolate sea—all told in playful rhyme. The poems capture the playful spirit of a child’s world, offering children a rhythmic and imaginative read that celebrates curiosity and the joy of everyday adventures.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Cynthia Jabar
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