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Beef Stew

Written by Barbara Brenner

Illustrated by Catherine Siracusa

Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner; Juvenile Fiction - Family
· Random House Books for Young Readers
· Trade Paperback · Ages 4-7
· March 24, 1990 · $3.99 · 978-0-394-85046-7 (0-394-85046-7)

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Illus. in full color. Nicky's mom is making so much stew that he is allowed to bring a friend home for supper. But his best friend Alec can't come, and Carla won't come--she hates beef stew. So Nicky begins a funny, frantic quest for someone to share his favorite dish.