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Name: When Daddy Had the Chicken Pox
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Lionel Kalish

📘 When Daddy Had the Chicken Pox by Lionel Kalish

When Daddy contracts chickenpox, the family faces a period of worry and discomfort. The story follows the family as they cope with the illness, supporting one another through sickness and the eventual recovery. The experience brings the family closer together, highlighting the importance of care and patience during illness.

First publish date: 1991

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Lionel Kalish

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