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When Amelia is left alone waiting for her sister’s medical appointment, she feels the tedium of her surroundings. To combat her boredom, she decides to create a handwritten book filled with fifty imaginative suggestions on how to pass the time. The result is a playful, age‑appropriate collection that offers creativity, humor, and practical ideas for children looking to escape idle moments.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Marissa Moss
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