Aubree's Songs

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Aubree's Songs

FromKind World

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Nov 12, 2018

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Baby Aubree was born nearly three months early and was diagnosed with a rare chromosomal disorder. One of her therapists helped her mother record songs to play to Aubree when her parents are away.

Released:

Nov 12, 2018

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Podcast episode

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Kind World is a show about how a single act of kindness can change someone's life. In each episode, hosts and reporters Yasmin Amer and Andrea Asuaje search the world for good news stories that will restore your faith in humanity. A production of WBUR.

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Aubree's Songs

Aubree's Songs

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Titles in the series (67)

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