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Barcelona Smith is a character whose extreme caution extends even to the act of smiling, driven by a fear of trapping a bug in his teeth. One day, his meticulously styled hair unexpectedly refuses to cooperate, setting off a chain of events. Through this quirky rebellion, Barcelona learns to relinquish his rigid habits and allows himself to have fun and play, discovering a new sense of freedom.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Keith Graves
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