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The story follows a timid girl named Anne who prefers to keep to herself. When a new student joins her classroom, Anne discovers that sharing and companionship can bring warmth and comfort to everyday school life.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Phyllis Krasilovsky
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