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Reviewed on July 1, 2017 | Xpress Reviews Web Only
PreS-Gr 1—An unexpected gift inspires a young boy to make imaginative use of an ordinary item. Red-haired and rosy-cheeked, Claudio is happily playing in his front yard with his (possibly imaginary) pet, who resembles the Cheshire Cat. When an elderly man passing by drops his walking stick, Claudio picks it up and attempts to hand it back. The man refuses, saying he doesn't need the cane anymore. In fact, he seems to stand a little straighter without it. Although puzzled by the gift, the boy instinctively bangs the cane's tip against ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More