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When Edwardo commits minor misdeeds, he is scolded and his mood deteriorates. Contrarily, when he inadvertently does something kind and receives praise, his behavior improves markedly. The story follows his journey of understanding how his actions influence the responses of those around him.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: John Burningham
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