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K-3
After Eddie overhears her sister say "birthday--Mommy--fuzzy--little--squishy," she frets, "She's going to give Mom the most amazing present!" Eddie scours her neighborhood--portrayed in sweeping detail in expansive scenes--for the perfect gift: "Do you have a FLUFFY SQUISHY?" she asks the baker, etc. This story is satisfying--from whimsical start to gratifying, unexpected finish.