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Emma follows a 72‑year‑old woman who, upon receiving a birthday gift, finds herself drawn to a blank canvas. The story explores her late‑life artistic awakening and the unexpected joy it brings, offering gentle insight into the power of creativity at any age.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Wendy Kesselman
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