Books like D.W. Thinks Big (D. W. Series) by Marc Brown
When Arthur’s wedding approaches, he dismisses D.W. as too small to contribute. But when a sudden disaster threatens the ceremony, the little sister shows that her size is exactly what’s needed to save the day. Through humor and teamwork, the story illustrates that courage and cleverness aren’t measured by stature.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Marc Brown
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