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Little Ayanda loves her father with all her heart. One day he goes away, and doesn’t return. She becomes so sad that she thinks she never wants to grow up. So, she stays small for a long time. Later, she grows big so that she can help her family. But when trouble strikes her village, is she big and brave enough to save everyone? A wonderful fantasy that will make one nostalgic for the magic of childhood.
“A wonderful fantasy that will make one nostalgic for the magic of childhood.” — peacockfeathers.in
ISBN: 9789382454359
Pages: 30
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age : 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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