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The very bad day follows a young girl whose morning begins with a tumble out of bed and ends in a frantic search for friends. She ventures to the park, braved by rain, only to discover that her companions are waiting for her at home. This gentle, rhymed tale explores the ups and downs of friendship, luck, and the small fortunes we find in everyday moments.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mary Packard
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