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πŸ“˜ Owen by Kevin Henkes

Owen’s parents encourage him to give up his cherished blanket before school, but when he refuses, they come up with a creative compromise that brings comfort to the whole family.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Kevin Henkes
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