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Toobychubbies

Nina Kiriki Hoffman

First published October 1999
Type Short Fiction
Length Short Story

She's the mother of quite hyperactive children. What's worse, because she doesn't work she trades days with 2 *more* kids with a neighbor lady. Then one day, when the childcare pool arrives they bring a tape. The Toobiechubbies are mesmerizing. She's getting work done, even takes a nap. And the lessons are great: clean up, be nice... Is there an ulterior motive behind this children's programming?

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