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Follow the Swallow follows the journey of a blackbird, Chack, who entrusts a message to his friend Apollo the swallow. As the envelope travels, the message transforms, illustrating how communication can evolve while preserving friendship. Set amid the natural rhythms of migration and seasonal change, this story celebrates the bonds between animals and the unexpected ways they stay connected.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Julia Donaldson
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