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Chad stumbles upon an enormous egg that, upon hatching, produces a tiny, bewildered chick. The story follows Chad’s determined effort to help the new baby bird reunite with its family, capturing themes of compassion and adventure for young readers.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Tara McDonald
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