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Staff picks for Tell Stories About Everything topic. Encourage narrative skills by asking your child to describe things and events and to tell stories. As you read a story, point to the illustrations and ask your child to guess what will happen next. Updated 9/17/23 kr

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How to Count to One

How to Count to One

(and Don't Even THINK About Bigger Numbers!)

by Salmon, Caspar

Book - 2023

This is a wonderfully interactive book that helps your child to focus in on what exactly is going on in the pictures by asking them to count only ONE item...Show more This is a wonderfully interactive book that helps your child to focus in on what exactly is going on in the pictures by asking them to count only ONE item. The book gets incredibly silly so giggles will abound, meanwhile your child's brain is working hard to find the item and learn how the story works building the skill of Tell Stories About Everything. Show less

This is a wonderfully interactive book that helps your child to focus in on what exactly is going on in the pictures by asking them to count only ONE item...Show more This is a wonderfully interactive book that helps your child to focus in on what exactly is going on in the pictures by asking them to count only ONE item. The book gets incredibly silly so giggles will abound, meanwhile your child's brain is working hard to find the item and learn how the story works building the skill of Tell Stories About Everything. Show less

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If You Believe in Me

If You Believe in Me

by Wells, Rosemary

Book - 2022

Compare the two-page spreads to those pages that have their own unique illustration. Talk about the thinks your child sees (curtains, a loaf of bread, a few red blocks).Don’t get so engrossed in the smooth rhyme that you miss the wonderful message! Compare the two-page spreads to those pages that have their own unique illustration. Talk about the thinks your child sees (curtains, a loaf of bread, a few red blocks).Don’t get so engrossed in the smooth rhyme that you miss the wonderful message! Show less

Compare the two-page spreads to those pages that have their own unique illustration. Talk about the thinks your child sees (curtains, a loaf of bread, a few red blocks).Don’t get so engrossed in the smooth rhyme that you miss the wonderful message! Compare the two-page spreads to those pages that have their own unique illustration. Talk about the thinks your child sees (curtains, a loaf of bread, a few red blocks).Don’t get so engrossed in the smooth rhyme that you miss the wonderful message! Show less

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I Love You Little, I Love You Lots

I Love You Little, I Love You Lots

by Wood, Douglas

Book - 2022

Start with the heart-warming (literally) end papers! Introduce your child to some new words such as Bruise, valley, and rambling. Start with the heart-warming (literally) end papers! Introduce your child to some new words such as Bruise, valley, and rambling. Show less

Start with the heart-warming (literally) end papers! Introduce your child to some new words such as Bruise, valley, and rambling. Start with the heart-warming (literally) end papers! Introduce your child to some new words such as Bruise, valley, and rambling. Show less

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Love

Love

by Dodd, Emma

Book - 2018

This book was made for one-on-one lap sit reading. The text is emotional as it rhymes about love (and how it’s unconditional). Don’t miss the opportunity to share all the things you love about your child, creating a story of your own. This book was made for one-on-one lap sit reading. The text is emotional as it rhymes about love (and how it’s unconditional). Don’t miss the opportunity to share all the things you love about your child, creating a story of your own. Show less

This book was made for one-on-one lap sit reading. The text is emotional as it rhymes about love (and how it’s unconditional). Don’t miss the opportunity to share all the things you love about your child, creating a story of your own. This book was made for one-on-one lap sit reading. The text is emotional as it rhymes about love (and how it’s unconditional). Don’t miss the opportunity to share all the things you love about your child, creating a story of your own. Show less

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What Does Little Crocodile Say at the Beach?

What Does Little Crocodile Say at the Beach?

by Montanari, Eva

Book - 2023

Before beginning to read this, take a look at the end pages and have a discussion with your child. Perhaps they can tell a story (real or pretend) about w...Show more Before beginning to read this, take a look at the end pages and have a discussion with your child. Perhaps they can tell a story (real or pretend) about what they see. Before a child learns to read, they need to be able to tell a story. As you enjoy the book together Look for Letters and enjoy the various descriptions of sounds. Show less

Before beginning to read this, take a look at the end pages and have a discussion with your child. Perhaps they can tell a story (real or pretend) about w...Show more Before beginning to read this, take a look at the end pages and have a discussion with your child. Perhaps they can tell a story (real or pretend) about what they see. Before a child learns to read, they need to be able to tell a story. As you enjoy the book together Look for Letters and enjoy the various descriptions of sounds. Show less

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How to Catch A Daddysaurus

How to Catch A Daddysaurus

by Walstead, Alice

Book - 2023

Each time you turn a page there will be one word highlighted so be sure to point this out to your child and pause for emphasis while reading. With the cadence of the verses, your little one might be able to finish the rhyming words. Each time you turn a page there will be one word highlighted so be sure to point this out to your child and pause for emphasis while reading. With the cadence of the verses, your little one might be able to finish the rhyming words. Show less

Each time you turn a page there will be one word highlighted so be sure to point this out to your child and pause for emphasis while reading. With the cadence of the verses, your little one might be able to finish the rhyming words. Each time you turn a page there will be one word highlighted so be sure to point this out to your child and pause for emphasis while reading. With the cadence of the verses, your little one might be able to finish the rhyming words. Show less

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Hello, Dark

Hello, Dark

by Wong, Wai Mei

Book - 2021

Is your child afraid of the dark? Share this book with them and let them express their fear of the dark (Tell Stories About Everything). This book shows how you can reframe the dark and look at it positively by making it your friend. Is your child afraid of the dark? Share this book with them and let them express their fear of the dark (Tell Stories About Everything). This book shows how you can reframe the dark and look at it positively by making it your friend. Show less

Is your child afraid of the dark? Share this book with them and let them express their fear of the dark (Tell Stories About Everything). This book shows how you can reframe the dark and look at it positively by making it your friend. Is your child afraid of the dark? Share this book with them and let them express their fear of the dark (Tell Stories About Everything). This book shows how you can reframe the dark and look at it positively by making it your friend. Show less

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Stanley's Boat

Stanley's Boat

by Bee, William

Book - 2023

It’s another busy day for Stanley as he sets sail on the open seas. Practice the Tell Stories About Everything skill by discussing the sequence of events with your Pre-Reader. It’s another busy day for Stanley as he sets sail on the open seas. Practice the Tell Stories About Everything skill by discussing the sequence of events with your Pre-Reader. Show less

It’s another busy day for Stanley as he sets sail on the open seas. Practice the Tell Stories About Everything skill by discussing the sequence of events with your Pre-Reader. It’s another busy day for Stanley as he sets sail on the open seas. Practice the Tell Stories About Everything skill by discussing the sequence of events with your Pre-Reader. Show less

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The Bears Shared

The Bears Shared

by Norman, Kim

Book - 2023

This cumulative tale has both a great rhyme and narrative structure, paired with adorable illustrations of hairy bears and a mama bird who uses their hair...Show more This cumulative tale has both a great rhyme and narrative structure, paired with adorable illustrations of hairy bears and a mama bird who uses their hair to make a nest for her chirpy baby birds. As you no doubt are asked to read it again and again, ask your child open-ended questions about what else they think is happening in the story besides what is said in the text. Show less

This cumulative tale has both a great rhyme and narrative structure, paired with adorable illustrations of hairy bears and a mama bird who uses their hair...Show more This cumulative tale has both a great rhyme and narrative structure, paired with adorable illustrations of hairy bears and a mama bird who uses their hair to make a nest for her chirpy baby birds. As you no doubt are asked to read it again and again, ask your child open-ended questions about what else they think is happening in the story besides what is said in the text. Show less

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Make Way for Butterfly

Make Way for Butterfly

by Burach, Ross

Book - 2023

Will Butterfly ever just want to be a butterfly? Have fun laughing out loud as you read this one. It includes a mini lesson on pollination. Tell Stories About Everything by having the child retell why pollen is important to the ecosystem. Will Butterfly ever just want to be a butterfly? Have fun laughing out loud as you read this one. It includes a mini lesson on pollination. Tell Stories About Everything by having the child retell why pollen is important to the ecosystem. Show less

Will Butterfly ever just want to be a butterfly? Have fun laughing out loud as you read this one. It includes a mini lesson on pollination. Tell Stories About Everything by having the child retell why pollen is important to the ecosystem. Will Butterfly ever just want to be a butterfly? Have fun laughing out loud as you read this one. It includes a mini lesson on pollination. Tell Stories About Everything by having the child retell why pollen is important to the ecosystem. Show less

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Ride, Roll, Run

Ride, Roll, Run

Time for Fun!

by Bolling, Valerie

Book - 2022

Simple action words such as: Throw, catch. Win match! Notice print within the illustrations and talk about the wonderful vocabulary words the your child might not be familiar with. Simple action words such as: Throw, catch. Win match! Notice print within the illustrations and talk about the wonderful vocabulary words the your child might not be familiar with. Show less

Simple action words such as: Throw, catch. Win match! Notice print within the illustrations and talk about the wonderful vocabulary words the your child might not be familiar with. Simple action words such as: Throw, catch. Win match! Notice print within the illustrations and talk about the wonderful vocabulary words the your child might not be familiar with. Show less

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Little Bunny, Big Germs

Little Bunny, Big Germs

by Wells, Rosemary

Book - 2022

Great topic discussed in an understandable way! Easy rhyme helps to explain what to do when someone starts to feels sick. Probably a book that’ll be read and then read again. Great topic discussed in an understandable way! Easy rhyme helps to explain what to do when someone starts to feels sick. Probably a book that’ll be read and then read again. Show less

Great topic discussed in an understandable way! Easy rhyme helps to explain what to do when someone starts to feels sick. Probably a book that’ll be read and then read again. Great topic discussed in an understandable way! Easy rhyme helps to explain what to do when someone starts to feels sick. Probably a book that’ll be read and then read again. Show less

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Parfait, Not Parfait

Parfait, Not Parfait

by Rothman, Scott

Book - 2022

This simple book of mostly rhyming words is equal parts silly and stupendous! Your child will giggle and Have Fun, Telling the Story while Talk Talk Talki...Show more This simple book of mostly rhyming words is equal parts silly and stupendous! Your child will giggle and Have Fun, Telling the Story while Talk Talk Talking about all sort of new words like Sorbet, buffet, and parfait. After you read it the first time look at the last page to answer the question Did you find and explore the book again and again Noticing and connecting even more new words with pictures. Show less

This simple book of mostly rhyming words is equal parts silly and stupendous! Your child will giggle and Have Fun, Telling the Story while Talk Talk Talki...Show more This simple book of mostly rhyming words is equal parts silly and stupendous! Your child will giggle and Have Fun, Telling the Story while Talk Talk Talking about all sort of new words like Sorbet, buffet, and parfait. After you read it the first time look at the last page to answer the question Did you find and explore the book again and again Noticing and connecting even more new words with pictures. Show less

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Wibble Wobble Boom!

Wibble Wobble Boom!

by Rodman, Mary Ann

Book - 2022

Claire, a novice ice-skater, has her first lesson. It’s harder than she thought it’d be. Share stories about a time when you didn’t give up when somethin...Show more Claire, a novice ice-skater, has her first lesson. It’s harder than she thought it’d be. Share stories about a time when you didn’t give up when something was hard. Also, look for the words that are in italics, and all caps. Have fun reading a story about trying something new. Show less

Claire, a novice ice-skater, has her first lesson. It’s harder than she thought it’d be. Share stories about a time when you didn’t give up when somethin...Show more Claire, a novice ice-skater, has her first lesson. It’s harder than she thought it’d be. Share stories about a time when you didn’t give up when something was hard. Also, look for the words that are in italics, and all caps. Have fun reading a story about trying something new. Show less

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Look and Listen

Look and Listen

Who's in the Garden, Meadow, Brook?

by White, Dianne

Book - 2022

“Who’s that buzzing? Listen. See. A fuzzy, yellow busy…” Can your child spot and finish the answer before you turn the page? There is a lot to talk about in this book that might create an extra spark the next time you take a walk outdoors. “Who’s that buzzing? Listen. See. A fuzzy, yellow busy…” Can your child spot and finish the answer before you turn the page? There is a lot to talk about in this book that might create an extra spark the next time you take a walk outdoors. Show less

“Who’s that buzzing? Listen. See. A fuzzy, yellow busy…” Can your child spot and finish the answer before you turn the page? There is a lot to talk about in this book that might create an extra spark the next time you take a walk outdoors. “Who’s that buzzing? Listen. See. A fuzzy, yellow busy…” Can your child spot and finish the answer before you turn the page? There is a lot to talk about in this book that might create an extra spark the next time you take a walk outdoors. Show less

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Five Hiding Ostriches

Five Hiding Ostriches

by McGrath, Barbara Barbieri

Book - 2022

What is going on? Why do the ostriches run when they see the lion? But one of the ostriches thinks it is fun to run away! Simple pictures and great rhyme but the opportunities for discussion are the best! What is going on? Why do the ostriches run when they see the lion? But one of the ostriches thinks it is fun to run away! Simple pictures and great rhyme but the opportunities for discussion are the best! Show less

What is going on? Why do the ostriches run when they see the lion? But one of the ostriches thinks it is fun to run away! Simple pictures and great rhyme but the opportunities for discussion are the best! What is going on? Why do the ostriches run when they see the lion? But one of the ostriches thinks it is fun to run away! Simple pictures and great rhyme but the opportunities for discussion are the best! Show less

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Blue Baboon Finds Her Tune

Blue Baboon Finds Her Tune

by Docherty, Helen

Book - 2022

Understanding and recognizing words that rhyme help an early reader to decode words. In addition, this book has full page illustrations with bright colors. There is so much to discover and talk about! Understanding and recognizing words that rhyme help an early reader to decode words. In addition, this book has full page illustrations with bright colors. There is so much to discover and talk about! Show less

Understanding and recognizing words that rhyme help an early reader to decode words. In addition, this book has full page illustrations with bright colors. There is so much to discover and talk about! Understanding and recognizing words that rhyme help an early reader to decode words. In addition, this book has full page illustrations with bright colors. There is so much to discover and talk about! Show less

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Rainbow Fish and the Storyteller

Rainbow Fish and the Storyteller

by Pfister, Marcus

Book - 2022

Rainbow Fish meets Herbert, the Storyteller. Talk, Talk, Talk and introduce the new vocabulary children will learn while Herbert is telling his stories- ...Show more Rainbow Fish meets Herbert, the Storyteller. Talk, Talk, Talk and introduce the new vocabulary children will learn while Herbert is telling his stories- words like; snooze, ridiculous, impressive and enthusiastic. Caregivers can also have the children Tell Stories About Everything and retell Herbert’s stories. Show less

Rainbow Fish meets Herbert, the Storyteller. Talk, Talk, Talk and introduce the new vocabulary children will learn while Herbert is telling his stories- ...Show more Rainbow Fish meets Herbert, the Storyteller. Talk, Talk, Talk and introduce the new vocabulary children will learn while Herbert is telling his stories- words like; snooze, ridiculous, impressive and enthusiastic. Caregivers can also have the children Tell Stories About Everything and retell Herbert’s stories. Show less

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Ten Little Birds

Ten Little Birds

Diez Pajaritos

by 123 Andrés (Musical group)

Book - 2021

Ten little birds are in constant motion. They have a lovely discussion over the roof, then they fly away only to quickly come back. Are they scared of the...Show more Ten little birds are in constant motion. They have a lovely discussion over the roof, then they fly away only to quickly come back. Are they scared of the cat on the roof or merely annoyed by it? And why do they suddenly come back? Do they appear at the sound of the little girl's song and her guitar? Notice how the illustrations help you to expand the text of the book and enrich on your child's Tell Stories About Everything skill. Since the birds are at the rooftop level of the city, point to your child at the signs of the businesses on the buildings and reinforce Notice Print Around You skill. The rhyming text in English and Spanish allows to experience the rhythm of either language and boost Take Time to Rhyme skill. And to top it off, it's a book that you could sing! Just look up the title of the book on YouTube and find the recording by 123 Andres. Show less

Ten little birds are in constant motion. They have a lovely discussion over the roof, then they fly away only to quickly come back. Are they scared of the...Show more Ten little birds are in constant motion. They have a lovely discussion over the roof, then they fly away only to quickly come back. Are they scared of the cat on the roof or merely annoyed by it? And why do they suddenly come back? Do they appear at the sound of the little girl's song and her guitar? Notice how the illustrations help you to expand the text of the book and enrich on your child's Tell Stories About Everything skill. Since the birds are at the rooftop level of the city, point to your child at the signs of the businesses on the buildings and reinforce Notice Print Around You skill. The rhyming text in English and Spanish allows to experience the rhythm of either language and boost Take Time to Rhyme skill. And to top it off, it's a book that you could sing! Just look up the title of the book on YouTube and find the recording by 123 Andres. Show less

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So Much Snow

So Much Snow

by Schroeder, Kristen

Book - 2022

Watch the snow pile up and melt away as you Take Time to Rhyme through So Much Snow. The gorgeous illustrations show how the land changes. Tell Stories about the animals and point out what they could be doing in the snow and in the spring. Watch the snow pile up and melt away as you Take Time to Rhyme through So Much Snow. The gorgeous illustrations show how the land changes. Tell Stories about the animals and point out what they could be doing in the snow and in the spring. Show less

Watch the snow pile up and melt away as you Take Time to Rhyme through So Much Snow. The gorgeous illustrations show how the land changes. Tell Stories about the animals and point out what they could be doing in the snow and in the spring. Watch the snow pile up and melt away as you Take Time to Rhyme through So Much Snow. The gorgeous illustrations show how the land changes. Tell Stories about the animals and point out what they could be doing in the snow and in the spring. Show less

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Toot, Toot, Hoot, Hoot

Toot, Toot, Hoot, Hoot

Sounds From the Symphony

by Shand, Jennifer

Book - 2022

Get ready to make some noise and Talk, Talk, Talk to your child as you read this book! Have Fun with Books as you guess the different instruments the anim...Show more Get ready to make some noise and Talk, Talk, Talk to your child as you read this book! Have Fun with Books as you guess the different instruments the animals are playing based off their sounds. Tell Stories about why each animal is playing each instrument! Show less

Get ready to make some noise and Talk, Talk, Talk to your child as you read this book! Have Fun with Books as you guess the different instruments the anim...Show more Get ready to make some noise and Talk, Talk, Talk to your child as you read this book! Have Fun with Books as you guess the different instruments the animals are playing based off their sounds. Tell Stories about why each animal is playing each instrument! Show less

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Whose Footprints Are These?

Whose Footprints Are These?

by Muller, Gerda

Book - 2022

This book is perfect for practicing your Tell Stories About Everything skill. Why? Because you must create the story yourself! There's no words in this pi...Show more This book is perfect for practicing your Tell Stories About Everything skill. Why? Because you must create the story yourself! There's no words in this picture book. Follow the mysterious footprints as the characters go about their day. Ask your child who the prints might belong to? When the prints change, ask them why? What are the characters doing? You'll have fun together guessing what's happening on the page. Show less

This book is perfect for practicing your Tell Stories About Everything skill. Why? Because you must create the story yourself! There's no words in this pi...Show more This book is perfect for practicing your Tell Stories About Everything skill. Why? Because you must create the story yourself! There's no words in this picture book. Follow the mysterious footprints as the characters go about their day. Ask your child who the prints might belong to? When the prints change, ask them why? What are the characters doing? You'll have fun together guessing what's happening on the page. Show less

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Not That Pet!

Not That Pet!

by Halls, Smriti

Book - 2022

Although this story will support growing critical thinking skills, mostly it is just fun, fun, fun! Notice the illustrations and Tell Stories About Everything while enjoying the delightful rhyme! Although this story will support growing critical thinking skills, mostly it is just fun, fun, fun! Notice the illustrations and Tell Stories About Everything while enjoying the delightful rhyme! Show less

Although this story will support growing critical thinking skills, mostly it is just fun, fun, fun! Notice the illustrations and Tell Stories About Everything while enjoying the delightful rhyme! Although this story will support growing critical thinking skills, mostly it is just fun, fun, fun! Notice the illustrations and Tell Stories About Everything while enjoying the delightful rhyme! Show less

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I'm Hungry

I'm Hungry

¡Tengo Hambre!

by Dominguez, Angela

Book - 2022

A bilingual dialog between an English-speaking bird and a Spanish-speaking dinosaur fosters the vocabulary development in both languages organically. Ask ...Show more A bilingual dialog between an English-speaking bird and a Spanish-speaking dinosaur fosters the vocabulary development in both languages organically. Ask your child what color the dinosaur is and what color the bird is and point at the colors of their words in the book. After reading the book once, recreate the dialog with your child by looking at the illustrations. Try to name each food item that the bird offers to the dinosaur in English and Spanish. Look at the end papers in the beginning and the end of the book. Are they the same or different? How do they connect us to the resolution of the story? Talk with your child about various activities in which the dinosaur is engaging while the bird keeps trying to find the food that would make the dino happy. Offer your child to pick a character, take the other one and act out a story with edible or not-so-edible things of your choice. Have fun! Show less

A bilingual dialog between an English-speaking bird and a Spanish-speaking dinosaur fosters the vocabulary development in both languages organically. Ask ...Show more A bilingual dialog between an English-speaking bird and a Spanish-speaking dinosaur fosters the vocabulary development in both languages organically. Ask your child what color the dinosaur is and what color the bird is and point at the colors of their words in the book. After reading the book once, recreate the dialog with your child by looking at the illustrations. Try to name each food item that the bird offers to the dinosaur in English and Spanish. Look at the end papers in the beginning and the end of the book. Are they the same or different? How do they connect us to the resolution of the story? Talk with your child about various activities in which the dinosaur is engaging while the bird keeps trying to find the food that would make the dino happy. Offer your child to pick a character, take the other one and act out a story with edible or not-so-edible things of your choice. Have fun! Show less

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Only Ants for Andy

Only Ants for Andy

by Awan, Jashar

Book - 2021

This is an excellent book for older children as well as preschoolers. It lends itself to great discussions with older children but even toddlers will enjo...Show more This is an excellent book for older children as well as preschoolers. It lends itself to great discussions with older children but even toddlers will enjoy the story and the illustrations. Be sure to call their attention to the changing fonts for better understanding of letters and words. Show less

This is an excellent book for older children as well as preschoolers. It lends itself to great discussions with older children but even toddlers will enjo...Show more This is an excellent book for older children as well as preschoolers. It lends itself to great discussions with older children but even toddlers will enjoy the story and the illustrations. Be sure to call their attention to the changing fonts for better understanding of letters and words. Show less

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