HURRY, HURRY, MARY DEAR

N. M. Bodecker, , illus. by Eric Blegvad. . S&S/Aladdin, $6.99 (, $6.99 ISBN p) ISBN 978-0-689-84596-3

In a starred review, PW called this look at a very busy woman preparing her home for the changing of the seasons—with no help from her husband—"an absolute treat from two consummate artists making the most of a good joke." Ages 7-up. (Dec.)

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