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Ready, set, throw! follows Briar Rose and her aunts as they navigate a series of contests that reveal the importance of fair play and good sportsmanship. Through playful challenges, the characters discover that kindness and respect are as crucial as skill, teaching young readers valuable lessons about conduct in everyday life.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jacqueline A. Ball
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