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"Sam and Emma" follows a gentle dog named Sam and a cynical cat named Emma as they stroll through the woods. Sam advocates that everyone keep their own ways, while Emma snorts at the animals they meet, offering a playful contrast that teaches children about friendship, tolerance, and good manners.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Donald Nelsen
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