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# The King Who Rained

The King Who Rained

Fred Gwynne
4.27
811 ratings 114 reviews
A king who rained for forty years? A coat of arms? Boars coming to dinner? No wonder a little girl is confused by the things her parents say. With his hilarious wordplay and zany illustrations, Fred Gwynne keeps children of all ages in stitches!
Genres: Picture BooksChildrensFictionHumorLanguageKidsClassicsSchoolJuvenileFamily
40 Pages

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