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Name: Parade
Author: Donald Crews

Illustrations and concise text bring to life the many facets of a parade. From the cheering crowd and bustling street vendors to the marching band and colorful floats, the book captures the vibrant energy and sights of the event, concluding with the organized cleanup that restores the streets afterward.

First publish date: 1983

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Donald Crews

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