Duck, Death & the Tulip is beautiful and unsettling

REVIEW: Duck, Death & the Tulip by acclaimed writer/illustrator Wolf Erlbruch, is a beautiful and unsettling children's picture book which can be enjoyed by all ages. Continue reading at 'Stuff'

[ Stuff | 2018-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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