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As a boy and his mother move quickly through the city, they''re drawn to different things. The boy sees a dog, a butterfly, and a hungry duck while his mother rushes them toward the departing train. It''s push and pull, but in the end, they both find something to stop for.

Acclaimed author/illustrator Antoinette Portis'' signature style conveys feelings of warmth, curiosity, humor and tenderness in this simple, evocative story.

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      Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 14/07/2015
      ISBN13: 9781596439214, 978-1596439214
      ISBN10: 1596439211

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      As a boy and his mother move quickly through the city, they''re drawn to different things. The boy sees a dog, a butterfly, and a hungry duck while his mother rushes them toward the departing train. It''s push and pull, but in the end, they both find something to stop for.

      Acclaimed author/illustrator Antoinette Portis'' signature style conveys feelings of warmth, curiosity, humor and tenderness in this simple, evocative story.

      A Neal Porter Book

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