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In this whimsical story, an old woman resides inside a boot and creates a magic potion that calms the noisy children who live in a shoe. The narrative blends nursery rhyme style with hints of magic and a fractured fairy tale atmosphere.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Linda Smith
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