Nasreddin Hodja and the Lost Donkey

Nasreddin Hodja and the Lost Donkey

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authorTheMustafa

A humorous and instructive story about Nasreddin Hodja's efforts to find his lost donkey. The story teaches children the importance of questioning and verifying information in an entertaining way.

age6 - 10 jaar oud
emotional intelligence
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