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The Day Saida Arrived

✍ Scribed by Susana Gómez Redondo, Illustrated short stories


Book ID
111695194
Tongue
English
Weight
920 KB
Series
Illustrated short stories
Category
Fiction

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✦ Synopsis


What happens when a new friend arrives who doesn’t speak your language? A young girl searches for the words to help her friend feel welcome and happy in her new home, and along the way learns about differences and similarities in countries and words. The two forge a strong bond while they each learn the other’s language, exploring the world around them.
The power of language to build bonds beyond borders.


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