Minka the Tasmanian Devil

Minka the Tasmanian Devil

Sparkle Sleepytime

Minka is a Tasmanian Devil pup with a very sensitive body. Lights are too bright. Sounds are too loud. Touches are too rough. And though her brothers and sister have all left their mother's pouch, Minka prefers to stay there. That is, until she gets too big and has to leave. Luckily, however, Minka's mother also has a sensitive body and knows the challenges — and benefits — that it can bring.

13 min
3+
Topics: BedtimeSensitivityAnimals

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