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In "The Surprise Family," reader follows a baby chicken who forms a special bond with a young boy, stepping into the role of a surrogate mother for her own hatched ducklings. The story celebrates the unexpected connections that build families, illustrating compassion and care across species.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lynn Reiser
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