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Written by Antoinette Portis
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4 - 8
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32
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Jul 14, 2015
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As a boy and his mother move quickly through the city, they’re drawn to different things. The boy sees a dog, a butterfly, and a hungry duck while his mother rushes them toward the departing train. It’s push and pull, but in the end, they both find something to stop for. Acclaimed author/illustrator Antoinette Portis’ signature style conveys feelings of warmth, curiosity, humor and tenderness in this simple, evocative story. A Neal Porter Book

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781596439214
    Publication Date
    July 14, 2015
    Publisher
    Roaring Brook Press
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2014027119

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