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Based on a Russian folk tale, the story follows a Ukrainian girl who keeps returning to a wren she has saved, each time relaying her parents’ increasingly selfish requests. The tale explores themes of greed, kindness, and the repercussions of wishful thinking.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patricia Polacco
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