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Name: Do you have the time, Lydia?
Author: Evaline Ness

📘 Do you have the time, Lydia? by Evaline Ness

Lydia’s days are full of overlapping projects, each waiting to be completed. Her relentless busyness illustrates the challenges of time management in a child's world, making her an endearing, relatable figure for young readers. Through Lydia’s experience, the story encourages children to recognize their own schedules, learn to prioritize, and find humor in the chaos of everyday tasks, all presented in playful, relatable language.

First publish date: 1971

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Evaline Ness

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