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Willy the Dreamer

by Anthony Browne · 1997

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Children will love the evocative world of Willy's daydreams—a world of heroism, fame, adventure, the past, and the future. The author's stunning illustrations (look for a banana in every scene) pay homage to great painters, while exploring ordinary childhood fantasies with extraordinary flair.

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Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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