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(3) K-3 After Mom promises "a surprise at dinner," the narrator and his brother, Leo, imagine what it could be, eventually convincing themselves that Mom has won them a trip to Hawaii. When they discover they're mistaken, Leo finds a way to take the edge off their disappointment. The humor starts even before the title page, and the quirky illustrations have plenty of amusing details.

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