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by Carson Ellis

Written in an invented language, this story follows a group of insects as they discover a growing plant and build a communal fort. It explores natural cycles and the dramatic events that occur within a backyard environment.

Accession 28841 ISBN 9780763665302 Publisher Candlewick Press
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