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The Scarecrow

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The Perfect Sofa

5.6

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Snail Crossing

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5.5

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5.3

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5.3

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Little Home Bird

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5.6

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5.3

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Max and Marla

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At the Boardwalk

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff

4.8

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The Little Red Hen

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The Hired Hand

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5.2

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6.7

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5.3

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5.6

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5.5

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4.8

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Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse

6.6

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What Is Given from the Heart

6.4

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6.3

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5.0

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4.8

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4.7

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4.3

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4.3

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6.4

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6.3

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