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    Painted Giraffe Wants to Live
    Painted Giraffe Wants to Live
    Painted Giraffe Wants to Live
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    Painted Giraffe Wants to Live

    By Max Marshall

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    Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture. Armando and the Magic Pencil is a heartwarming children's fairy tale about a boy named Armando who discovers a magical pencil in the enchanted forest. With this special pencil, Armando brings his drawing of a friendly giraffe named Dorian to life. Lonely and without friends, Armando finds companionship in Dorian, and together they embark on exciting adventures. When it's time for Armando to start school, Dorian joins him, and the two inseparable friends sit together at the same desk, learning and growing side by side. This enchanting story celebrates the power of imagination, friendship, and the joy of discovering kindred spirits in unexpected places.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMax Marshall
    Release dateMar 6, 2024
    ISBN9798224030927
    Painted Giraffe Wants to Live
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    Max Marshall

    Max Marshall creates stories that transport readers to far-off lands, immersing them in rich cultures and inviting them to experience the full spectrum of human emotion. Nestled within the pages of countless masterpieces lies a writer whose name evokes thoughts of passion, creativity, and boundless imagination. With an elegant command of language and a deep understanding of the human soul, this writer creates characters whose triumphs and struggles resonate deeply with readers of all ages.

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      Painted Giraffe Wants to Live - Max Marshall

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      Armando and the Magic Pencil is a heartwarming children's fairy tale about a boy named Armando who discovers a magical pencil in the enchanted forest. With this special pencil, Armando brings his drawing of a friendly giraffe named Dorian to life. Lonely and without friends, Armando finds companionship in Dorian, and together they embark on exciting adventures. When it's time for Armando to start school, Dorian joins him, and the two inseparable friends sit together at the same desk, learning and growing side by side. This enchanting story celebrates the power of imagination, friendship, and the joy of discovering kindred spirits in unexpected places.

      About the Author

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      Max Marshall creates stories that transport readers to far-off lands, immersing them in rich cultures and inviting them to experience the full spectrum of human emotion.

      Nestled within the pages of countless masterpieces lies a writer whose name evokes thoughts of passion, creativity, and boundless imagination.

      With an elegant command of language and a deep understanding of the human soul, this writer creates characters whose triumphs and struggles resonate deeply with readers of all ages. Whether exploring the complexities of love and loss or delving into the depths of the

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