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    I'm All Thumbs!: (And Other Odd Things We Say)
    I'm All Thumbs!: (And Other Odd Things We Say)
    I'm All Thumbs!: (And Other Odd Things We Say)
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    I'm All Thumbs!: (And Other Odd Things We Say)

    By Cynthia Amoroso and Mernie Gallagher-Cole

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    Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind some of the world's strangest idioms, such as 'I'm all thumbs.'
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2011
    ISBN9781609735203
    I'm All Thumbs!: (And Other Odd Things We Say)

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