Jacyee Aniagolu-Johnson
TOKSIE - the Sneaky Tortoise and KANZI - the Mountain Dog
A gentle, low-stakes read for the youngest listeners who enjoy animal pairs, though it lacks the narrative drive of more established picture books.
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Picture book · ages 3–7 · 250L · 2007
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