Books like Ereth's birthday by Avi
Ereth, a cantankerous old porcupine, feels overlooked as his birthday arrives. In a search for his favorite treat, he stumbles upon three young fox kits in need of help. Taking on a maternal role, Ereth navigates the challenges of caring for the kits, turning his sense of neglect into a heartwarming episode of parenthood and friendship.
First publish date: March 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Avi
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