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Text copyright © 1992 by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

Cover art and interior illustrations © 1992 by Marc Simont

Extra Fun Activities copyright © 2006 by Emily Costello

Extra Fun Activities illustrations copyright © 2006 by Laura Hart

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