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For You Are a Kenyan Child follows a little boy who is supposed to be tending his grandfather's cows when, as the story unfolds, the village offers a myriad of interesting things to explore. The picture book captures the boyβs curiosity, the rhythm of village life, and the gentle pleasures of learning about his surroundings.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Kelly Cunnane
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