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Ruffles and the Teeny Tiny Kittens (Ruffles Series)
David Melling
Illustrator: David Melling
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2022
Publisher: Nosy Crow/Candlewick Press
ISBN: 978-15362-2746-8
Keywords: language, verbs, participles, play
The plot vehicle of a dog ultimately willing to share with kittens is used to introduce action words paired with whimsical animated illustrations.