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Katie and the Sunflowers Katie By: James Mayhew 0.0 No Reviews Write the First Review Edition Number: 1 Published: 24th June 2014 ISBN: 9781408332443 Number Of Pages: 32 Share This Book: Paperback 18. 228 ratings Part of: Katie (14 books) See all formats and editions Hardcover 9.46 1 Used from 9.46 Paperback 12.25 9 Used from 2.97 14 New from 6.90 Reading age 2 - 6 years Language English Dimensions 10.08 x 0.31 x 8. ![]() |