Books like Halibut Jackson by David Lucas
Halibut Jackson is so bashful that he creates special outfits to blend into any setting. When he attends a palace party, his carefully chosen attire turns him from a background figure into the unexpected center of attention.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: David Lucas
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