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Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato

by Tomie dePaola · 1992

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When his wife injures her back and can't do all the work, Jamie O'Rourke—the laziest man in all of Ireland—is sure he'll starve to death. A wiley leprechaun intervenes, and one wish later, Jamie is the proud owner of a potato as big as a house! An engaging read-aloud choice for St. Patrick's Day.—Booklist. Full color.

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childrenspicture books
Length
short · 32 pages

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