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In this whimsical tale, Rosina the witch, longing for a real child, fashions one from straw and scraps. Unable to bring the rag creation to life, she becomes angry and transforms all the village children into shrubs. The story follows a kindhearted girl who discovers the forgotten doll, breaks the spell, and restores the town’s children.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Arthur Yorinks
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