Books like A summery Saturday morning by Margaret Mahy
Margaret Mahy’s playful short story follows a spirited group of children and their dogs as they set out for a Saturday morning walk. Though the outing begins calmly, it quickly devolves into a series of humorous mishaps. With a brave adult at their side, the youngsters navigate a day of surprise adventures, turning an ordinary walk into a memorable, rhymed romp through summer fun.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Margaret Mahy
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