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Uses animation to describe an eager but socially inept little boy and his attempts to win the friendship of two children. Explains that he is unsuccessful until he stops acting and is himself

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Summary

Reveals the importance of being yourself through the animated story of a boy who tries to win friends by bribing them and making himself the center of attention, but doesn't become liked until he drops the pretense and lets people see him as he really is.

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, sound, genre, description, catalog record, video