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absence

Books about absence for readers of all ages.

Cover of Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute?

Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute?

Elke Barber, Alex Barber

Ages 4–8griefloss

Cover of Miss Bindergarten stays home from kindergarten

Miss Bindergarten stays home from kindergarten

Joseph Slate

Ages 4–7schoolteacher appreciation