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Name: There's no place like home
Author: Ronald Kidd

📘 There's no place like home by Ronald Kidd

In "There's No Place Like Home," a junior reader follows Roo, who yearns for greater self‑reliance. Observing how seeds travel and settle, he discovers the patience and perseverance required to find his own ideal environment. The story blends adventure with a gentle moral about growth, choice, and the comfort of home.

First publish date: 1996

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Ronald Kidd

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