Pebble: A Story About Belonging

Description

There once was a pebble on a rocky shore. It was small and round and nearly smooth.

Amid a seascape dotted with endless rocks, one pebble yearns to be special.

Can you find the pebble?

Susan Milord’s clear prose and exquisite collages offer a timeless message about finding one’s place in the world.

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