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An impassioned monologue from a small boy who doesnt want his parents to leave him with a babysitter while they go to a french restaurant. From grief and mourning to aging and relationships, poet and redbook contributor judith viorst presents a thoughtful and researched study in this examination of love, loss, and letting go. The goodbye book book by judith viorst, kay chorao. She is perhaps best known for her childrens literature, such as the tenth good thing about barne. Buy the goodbye book book online at best prices in india on. The goodbye book by judith viorst this little boy will do anything to avoid an evening with the babysitter.
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