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When Toby and his parents go on a picnic, there's no telling who he'll pretend to be. The parents are out for lunch, but Toby is not so sure. He wants to play but doesn't know which role to choose. He imagines being a fox, a fish, a tree, a teddy bear, a butterfly, and a bird. He even dresses up like a dog and a duck, but nobody believes him. However, when he pretends to be a teddy bear, the bear becomes real, and the picnic becomes a wonderful adventure!
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: William Steig
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