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Name: Tiffky Doofky
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: William Steig

Tiffky Doofky, a friendly garbage collector, lives a quiet life while eagerly awaiting the fulfillment of a fortune teller’s prophecy. Set in a world where animals and humans interact, the story explores themes of anticipation, destiny, and kindness in a whimsical children's tale.

First publish date: 1978

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: William Steig

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