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When a new babysitter arrives for Arthur, D.W., and Kate, the children’s curiosity turns into a playful mystery. Arthur, D.W., and Kate imagine all sorts of possibilities, letting their imaginations run wild in trying to guess the babysitter’s identity. Their playful speculation sets the stage for a lighthearted tale about friendship and imagination.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Marc Brown
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Arthur's Mystery Babysitter by Marc Brown

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