Cover of Dinner's ready, Jessie
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Dinner's ready, Jessie

by Harriet Ziefert and Mavis Smith (1988)

About this book

Jessie has many things she wants to do before going in to dinner, but when her mother gives her a count of ten, Jessie becomes very speedy. Die-cut pages allow the reader to see through to the next page.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreDinner's ready, Jessie Lead Character

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