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The Melody of the Star Tree Free

The Melody of the Star Tree

4-6

An illustrated children's story about a boy named Hiroshi who wears a traditional kimono and learns to play a bamboo flute from an elderly flute master, exploring themes of nature, music, and perseverance through mistakes and practice, set in a cherry blossom and bamboo forest setting reminiscent of Japanese culture.

Language: English
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