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Hum and Swish
written and illustrated by Matt Myers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2019
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 978-0-8234-4286-7
Keywords: Beach
F&G - Jamie just wants to quietly work on her art project by the sea, but people keep disturbing her asking what she's making. Acrylic and oil illustrations.