The Quiet Woods

The Quiet Woods

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Ten friends find themselves in a mysterious wood where all sounds disappear. They learn to communicate in new, quiet ways until dawn. A gentle rhyme about adapting to silence and finding peace.

age4 - 7 years old
emotional intelligence
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