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Wounded Falcons
A moving tribute to the power of friendship and the heart-opening effect that taking care of a wounded creature has on a wounded boy.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Walk with Me
A simple, imaginative story depicting the complex emotional reality of a girl whose father no longer lives at home.
