As adults, we've seen so much before that we often turn the pages of a picture book without really looking. Young children tend to look more carefully. (Anthony Browne)

As adults, we've seen so much before that we often turn the pages of a picture book without really looking. Young children tend to look more carefully.

Anthony Browne

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