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Allende has a deal with Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, for three picture books.

“The passage of time, how children relate to waiting, and patience are the themes at play in my newest book for children,” Curtis said in a statement released Thursday by Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers.

“Ben & Emma’s Big Hit,” published by Philomel books, comes out Tuesday.

The 54-year-old governor said parenting his own children, who also have learning issues, inspired him to work with Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, after noticing a lack of picture books designed for young dyslexic children learning to read.