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    The Purim Surprise
    The Purim Surprise
    The Purim Surprise
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    The Purim Surprise

    By Lesley Simpson and Peter Church

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    It seems Naomi's mother has forgotten her birthday, but delivering Purim treats to the neighbors brings Naomi a special surprise.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLerner Publishing
    Release dateJan 1, 2014
    ISBN9781512496154
    The Purim Surprise
    Author

    Lesley Simpson

    Lesley Simpson is a Canadian journalist and picture book writer. Her previous books include The Shabbat Box and The Purim Surprise. Lesley has taught journalism and creative writing at Canadian universities. She lives in Toronto, Canada.

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