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Cap'n Smudge

by Stephen Cosgrove · 1977

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Cap'n Smudge is a salty sea captain whom no one likes very much. He learns an important lesson from Serendipity the sea serpent-love and tolerance can make the world a happier place to live.

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Illustrated by Robin James.

Themes
childhood
Setting
1970s
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 32 pages

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