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During a Christmas celebration, little Arthur finds his favorite cookies, only to realize that they are not edible. Though disappointed, he embraces the holiday spirit in a creative and heartwarming manner.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Lillian Hoban
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Arthur's Christmas cookies by Lillian Hoban

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