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When the parents head out for an evening, a child finds themselves on the brink of being left behind. Within this brief story, the child conjures a variety of inventive pleas and excuses in an effort to stay close to home. The narrative captures the emotions and strategies that young readers might use when facing separation from their parents, making it an engaging and relatable exploration of anxiety, family ties, and the creative ways children cope.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Judith Viorst
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