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When a boy sketches a new version of his world, he discovers that the act of drawing can alter reality itself. His illustrations grant him soaring wings, shrink his parents to child‑sized companions, and generate a giant puppy that becomes a loyal friend. Through this playful, rhymed adventure, the story celebrates creativity, imagination, and the transformative power of art in a child’s life.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Miriam Nerlove
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