Waggers by Philemon Sturges, illustrated by Jim Ishikawa [in AsianWeek]
31 Mar, by in Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Japanese American, Nonethnic-specific, Repost
Ever wonder why dogs always check out each other’s waggers? Well, here’s the secret, complete with fabulously entertaining pictures.
Review: "New and Notable Books," AsianWeek, March 31, 2005
Readers: Children
Published: 2005...
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