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Tommy has spent hours drawing creative pictures at home, but when he starts school, he finds the art lesson there much more regimented. The book follows his journey as he adapts his artistic passion to the classroom environment, learning how to balance creativity with structure and discover new ways to express himself through art.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Tomie dePaola
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