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Name: The Leaf Men and the brave good bugs
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: William Joyce

📘 The Leaf Men and the brave good bugs by William Joyce

In this charming children's tale, an old woman’s flourishing garden threatens to fade as she becomes ill. With the help of whimsical doodle bugs, she summons the gentle Leaf Men, who work their quiet magic to revive the plants and bring new life to the garden. The story celebrates friendship, nature, and the restorative power of caring hands.

First publish date: 1996

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: William Joyce

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