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    The Perfect Piñata: La Piñata Perfect
    The Perfect Piñata: La Piñata Perfect
    The Perfect Piñata: La Piñata Perfect
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    The Perfect Piñata: La Piñata Perfect

    By Kelli Kyle Dominguez and Diane Paterson

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    Marisa's birthday was drawing near, and today her mother took her to buy a piñata. At the store, Marisa saw a beautiful butterfly piñata and knew she had to have it. When it was time for the party, Marisa didn't know if she could hit it.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlbert Whitman & Company
    Release dateJan 1, 2002
    ISBN9780807593110
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      Personal ResponseThe story is told in English and Spanish. The Spanish words that are in the book in the English narrative are easily understood in context of the story.Curricular or Programming Connections:Young ChildrenCelebrations: BirthdayAttachments of things

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