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In this third memoir of Tomie dePaola’s autobiographical series, he reflects on the calm days that separate kindergarten’s finish from the beginning of first grade, offering insights into early childhood life in Connecticut.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Tomie dePaola
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