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Allie, a curious young mouse, listens to her grandmother’s bedtime story about becoming grown. The narrative invites children to imagine their own futures, while a note to parents and a set of discussion questions encourage family dialogue about growth, imagination, and life’s changes.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Sean Covey
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