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Cleo

From: Alexander Yellen
Series: Tell Me Your Story
Length: 01:49

Cleo had a hard time learning how to read Read the full description.
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Cleo
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Alexander Yellen

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There are many ways in which children gain independence from their parents. Cleo gained hers through learning how to read.

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There are many ways in which children gain independence from their parents. Cleo gained hers through learning how to read.

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