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When her beloved pet dies, Eva is deeply saddened and begins to contemplate a method for life to endure endlessly. Her reflection on loss and the desire to preserve existence drives the narrative forward.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mildred Kantrowitz
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