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And when they played they really played. And when they worked they really worked.

Dr. Seuss

The King's Stilts · 1939

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Being present Work and play Work Play

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Children's literature

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Children's book

Time

1939

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Dr. Seuss

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Dr. Seuss. The King's Stilts. Random House, 1939.

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