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When language falls short between a boy and his grandfather, silence fills the room. Together they draw, and the act of creating art becomes a shared language. Through sketches, they weave a connection that reaches beyond words, illustrating the quiet magic of family storytelling.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Minh Lê
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