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Eric's Book of Beasts

by David Starr Jordan

Level A2 · ElementaryPoetryChildren's4 chapters
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CEFR level
A2
Length
4 chapters
Format
The complete book

About this book

About this book

Whimsical watercolors and playful jingles bring to life a charming menagerie of beasts, from elephants to crocodiles, blending humor and imagination to delight children and adults alike in a world where animals tell their own quirky tales.

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Contents

4 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02Prefatory Note
03ERIC'S BOOK OF BEASTS
04FOOTNOTE

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