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Jesse Bear cannot wait to meet his older cousin, who is coming for a visit. The story follows Jesse’s initial displeasure and the surprise that unfolds during their time together. Written in rhyme, it offers a playful look at family and expectations in a young‑reader format.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Nancy White Carlstrom
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