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    Break a Leg!: (And Other Odd Things We Say)
    Break a Leg!: (And Other Odd Things We Say)
    Break a Leg!: (And Other Odd Things We Say)
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    Break a Leg!: (And Other Odd Things We Say)

    By Cynthia Klingel and Mernie Gallagher-Cole

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    Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind such odd idioms as 'Break a leg!'
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2011
    ISBN9781609542382
    Break a Leg!: (And Other Odd Things We Say)

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