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What do you do with a kangaroo?

A little girl copes with a variety of animals who try to take over her things and order her about.

Musicians of the sun

In this retelling of an Aztec myth, Lord of the Night sends Wind to free the four musicians that the Sun is holding prisoner so they can bring joy to the world.

Christmas parade

A lively marching band of animal musicians leads the Christmas parade.

[?I?a malen'ka?] =

Am I small?
A young girl named Tamia asks several animals if she is small. Presented in English and Ukrainian.

Peppa pig

"It's People Who Help Us day at playgroup so Peppa and her friends get a very special visit from Dr Brown Bear and Nurse Fox. They've come to show the children how to keep fit, eat healthy snacks and, most importantly, always remember to wash their hands! Then the children get to have a go at playing doctors and nurses"--OCLC.

[Ming tian wo hai ke yi lai shang xue ma?] =

Naar school!
Despite his misgivings, Robin has the best first day of school during which he skips rope, builds a tower of blocks and even goes to the bathroom by himself!.

The girl and the waterfall

a tale from China
2016
In this retelling of a folktale from China, a girl and an old man trick the God of Thunder and are able to bring water to their village. Includes facts about China.
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Starlight Grey

a story from Russia
2013
Ivan, the only one of three brothers willing to fulfill their father's last request, is rewarded with a silver bridle that will call a magical horse from the Russian plains, which helps transform him from a short, plain, dreamer into a brave knight.
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Kitsune

Japan's shapeshifting tricksters
"The fox is up to its oldest tricks in this book about shapeshifting kitsune. Readers will get to know the history of these legendary creatures and all that they are capable of. The text also explains how traditional Japanese life influenced the stories of the kitsune"--.
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The twelve dancing princesses

2020
"Every morning, twelve beautiful princesses wake up with tired feet and their dancing shoes worn to shreds. The king is mystified! Can a clever soldier discover their secret and win one of the princesses hand in marriage?"--OCLC.
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