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A Knock at the Door

3+ years | Creativity | Imagination | Manifestation | Storytelling

Once there was a girl who was so absorbed in her books that she almost nothing could drag her away from them. One night, however, all kinds of unexpected characters turn up at her door…

Length: 11:08

For ages 3+


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