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Except When They...

Except When They Don't

Except When They Don't

Author: Laura Gehl , Illustrator: Joshua Heinsz

Children are often told by many different people about what toys they’re supposed to play with, what interests they should have, and who they should be simply because of their...

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Ages: 5-7

Read time: 5-20 mins

AR LEVEL: N/A

LEXILE©: N/A

Ages: 5-7

Read time: 5-20 mins

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