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    Poco a Poco: A CritterKin Tale
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    Poco a Poco: A CritterKin Tale

    By Jena Ball

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    Based on true events, Poco a Poco is the tale of how a mother dog and her puppy find their forever homes after being abandoned at the local garbage dump. At the dump, they are befriended by an unlikely group of characters, and learn that friendship and love are possible even in the most difficult situations. Designed to encourage empathy, compassion and respect, Poco a Poco offers children an entertaining look at another way of life, and is sure to provoke creative, eye-opening discussions.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateSep 20, 2013
    ISBN9781927854723
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