Quincy and the Golden Gourd

Quincy and the Golden Gourd

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Kalebas, the golden gourd fairy, has been looking for just the right place to plant a magical autumn gourd seed. He waits and waits until he sees a boy named Quincy who appreciates small, unnoticed things. Quincy has learned many skills, as the youngest of seven children. But he is about to learn some deeply important skills from a new friend — Kalebas.

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Topics: SensitivityFairiesNature

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