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32 pp.
| Annick |
April, 2002 |
LibraryISBN 1-55037-729-9$$19.95
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PaperISBN 1-55037-728-0$$7.95
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K-3
What could be an ordinary what-to-expect book stays fresh thanks to Swanson's energetic prose. This reassuring guide comprises fourteen two-page chapters, each of which features a color photo of a kid in a dentist's chair (though the overall layout is too busy). An empowering sidebar called "Your Job" and a frequently-asked-question sidebar correspond to each chapter's theme. Ind.