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Lawrence in the Fall
by Matthew Farina
Illustrator: Doug Salati
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2019
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Books
ISBN: 978-1-4847-8058-9
Keywords: Collecting, Autumn, School, Collections, Leaves
Lawrence needs to bring something he collects for “show-and-tell,” but he doesn't collect anything. What will he do? Lush, muted color illustrations.