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32 pp.
April, 2002 |
TradeISBN 0-7613-1498-9$$15.95
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LibraryISBN 0-7613-2410-0$$22.90
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K-3
Playing tigers, wolves, or sailors is much more fun when you have someone to pretend with. Unfortunately, animal playmates don't always stick with it as long as people do. Luckily, a new neighbor turns out to be a perfect match for the imaginative young hero of this tale. The simple text and sun-dappled watercolor illustrations affectionately capture the boy's longing for a friend.