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This work examines the contrasts in everyday behavior between children and adults. It explores differences in eating habits, television program selection, and sleeping routines, highlighting how each group approaches these common activities.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Norma Simon
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