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Name: No Kiss for Mother
Author: Tomi Ungerer

Piper Paw, a lively and somewhat rebellious cat, finds his mother's constant kisses too much to bear. As the story unfolds, painful and funny experiences test their relationship, ultimately guiding both Piper and his mother toward a better mutual understanding.

First publish date: 1973

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Tomi Ungerer

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