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Name: A dozen dozens
Author: Harriet Ziefert

Illustrations and rhyming text guide young readers through dozens—or half‑dozens—of familiar items, including pigs, tulips, apples, eggs, socks, and babies. The book reinforces counting skills while celebrating everyday objects, and it includes related activities to extend learning beyond the page.

First publish date: 1998

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Harriet Ziefert

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