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K-3
When ornery Aunt Sue breaks her leg, Eddie and his dog need to help out. That includes hosting Captain Rugbeard's birthday party, but Eddie can't think of a gift. He settles on a pair of socks but learns the pirate has a wooden leg. But Rugbeard needs a hat... The narrative gimmick is tiresome; the sketchy illustrations lend themselves to the silly premise.