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The Butter Battle Book

by Dr. Seuss · 1984

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Engaged in a long-running battle, the Yooks and the Zooks develop more and more sophisticated weaponry as they attempt to outdo each other.

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childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thispoliticspoliticsMore like thisLess of thisfoodfoodMore like thisLess of this
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Cold WarCold WarMore like thisLess of this
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Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 42 pages
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