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The Jester Has Lost His Jingle

by David Saltzman · 1995

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In this charming tale, the Jester awakes one morning to find laughter missing in his kingdom and he and his helpmate, Pharley, set off on a quest to find it. They ultimately discover that not only can laughter redeem a weary world, it also can provide the best tonic for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

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fantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
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Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 64 pages

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