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Succinct rhyming descriptions set the brisk pace in this enthusiastic picture book that zips along with a little boy as he goes about his day. Aliki leaves ample white space for the boy to perform his feats and lets his dog and cat make more frequent appearances than his parents, furthering the satisfying impression that he is accomplishing everything on his own.