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Owen

Kevin Henkes

199324 pagesabout 20–35 minutes
1993
first published
  • 1993Greenwillow Books · ENGISBN 9780688114497
  • 1993Red Fox · 24 pages · ENGISBN 9780091873042
  • 1995Julia MacRae · 24 pages · ENGISBN 9781856815406
  • 1999Harcourt · 24 pagesISBN 9780153134012
  • 2000HarperCollins Publishers · ENGISBN 9780688148867
  • 2004Greenwillow BooksISBN 9780439686181
  • 1997MerryMakers · ENGISBN 9781579820053
  • 1993Troll · 32 pagesISBN 9780439822671

Owen's parents try to get him to give up his favorite blanket before he starts school, but when their efforts fail, they come up with a solution that makes everyone happy.

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Written forMiddle grade
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