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Just Right Stew
by Karen English
ISBN: 1563974878
ISBN-13: 9781563974878
Format: Reinforced Hardcover
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"English does a fine job of getting right into Victoria's head as she experiences the push and pull of being a youngster among many adults, and she also conveys the pleasures of the banter and squabbling of a large family."
-- Kirkus
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Boyds Mills Pr Published date: 1998 Size: 9 x 11.5 inches Weight: 0.9 pounds Ages: 1 to 2 Pages: 32
Synopses
While her mother and aunts try desperately to get Big Mama's favorite food seasoned just right, Victoria observes quietly, without revealing the secret ingredient.
Publisher's Notes
Laughs and love abound in this humorous story revolving around a family gathering. For her birthday, Big Mama's daughters want to surprise her by making her favorite dish--oxtail stew. But try as they might, they just can't seem to get the stew just right. It takes Big Mama and her granddaughter adding the secret ingredient to make the stew a success. Full color.
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Just Right Stew
Karen English; Illustrator-Anna Rich
Boyds Mills Press, 1998-02. Hardcover. Good. Ex-library with cover, stamps, and stickers. Pages generally very good. ( more information) Offered by Oscar's Book Nook (United States)
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Just Right Stew
English, Karen
Boyds Mills Press, 1998. 32 p.; 0.39"" x 11.32"" x 8.77"". Includes Illustrations. Juvenile reading level. Hard cover. New in new dust jacket. New book. Rich, Anna. . ISBN: 1563974878. ( more information) Offered by Antiquarian Toy and Book Shoppe (United States)
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Just Right Stew
English, Karen
Sherman, Connecticut, U.S.A.: Boyds Mills Pr, 1998. 1st blank page removed. Pages are clean and tight in binding. Book has no sign of shelf wear.. First Edition. Hard Cover - Xlibrary. Very Good/Very Good w/ Poly Cover. 14 0z. Children. ( more information) Offered by FAB BOOKS (United States)
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Just Right Stew
Karen English Anna Rich
Boyds Mills Press, 1998. hardcover. Used - Good. A nice ex-library copy. Gently used. All pages and cover clear of markings. Mylar over dustjacket. Binding solid and tight. No creases. ( more information) Offered by Once Sold Tales (United States)
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Just Right Stew
English, Karen
Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press, 1998 SIGNED BY AUTHOR on half title page. Review copy, with publisher's review material laid in.. SIGNED. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Illus. by Rich, Anna. Review Copy. ( more information) Offered by Dale Steffey Books (United States)
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