The Little Girl Who Didn't Want To Grow Up
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Véronique Tadjo, Catherine GroenewaldPublisher:
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Little Ayanda loves her father with all her heart. One day he goes away, and doesn’t return. She becomes so sad that she thinks she never wants to grow up. So, she stays small for a long time. Later, she grows big so that she can help her family. But when trouble strikes her village, is she big and brave enough to save everyone? A wonderful fantasy that will make one nostalgic for the magic of childhood. “A wonderful fantasy that will make one nostalgic for the magic of childhood.” — peacockfeathers.in
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Little Ayanda loves her father with all her heart. One day he goes away, and doesn’t return. She becomes so sad that she thinks she never wants to grow up. So, she stays small for a long time. Later, she grows big so that she can help her family. But when trouble strikes her village, is she big and brave enough to save everyone? A wonderful fantasy that will make one nostalgic for the magic of childhood.
“A wonderful fantasy that will make one nostalgic for the magic of childhood.” — peacockfeathers.in
Book Details
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ISBN9789382454359
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Pages30
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Avg Reading Time1 hrs
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Age0-11 yrs
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Country of OriginIndia
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