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Harriet takes her love of costumes from everyday outings to a dazzling super‑special dress‑up birthday party. With both of her dads decorating the house, she searches for the perfect party hat to complete the festivities. The story celebrates creative self‑expression and the love of family in an urban setting.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jessie Sima
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