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making do

Books about making do for readers of all ages.

Cover of Poor Gertie

Poor Gertie

Larry Bograd

Ages 8–12single-parent familiescreativity

Cover of Joseph had a little overcoat

Joseph had a little overcoat

Simms Taback

Ages 3–8resourcefulnesscreativity