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The Little Yellow Digger
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When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger . . . Discover the delightful tale of perseverance and teamwork in The Little Yellow Digger by Betty Gilderdale, as one book's small adventure turns...
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When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger . . .
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Description
When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud.
So they bring in a bigger digger . . .
Discover the delightful tale of perseverance and teamwork in The Little Yellow Digger by Betty Gilderdale, as one book's small adventure turns into a collaboration of efforts to overcome a muddy challenge.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781869432126
Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 June 2009
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand
Illustration: colour illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Alan Gilderdale
- Illustrated by Alan Gilderdale
Audience: Children
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Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
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