The Mender's Bench (In memory of Pip's flight)

The Mender's Bench (In memory of Pip's flight)

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When a young boy named Leo finds a sparrow with a broken wing, he dedicates his summer to nursing it back to health. With popsicle-stick splints and patient care, he mends the little bird he calls Pip, learning profound lessons in compassion before the joyful, bittersweet day of release.

age3 - 8 years old
emotional intelligence
Natural Sciences
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