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In this children’s tale, Doris and her new friend Yellow Bird navigate school life together—helping with studies and a school play. Their growing friendship reveals Yellow Bird’s challenge with dyslexia, offering insight into learning disabilities and support.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Joyce Hansen
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