The Bog Beast Laura Ķeniņš One of the most compelling

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The Bog Beast Laura Ķeniņš One of the most compellingBy Ailbhe Wheatley. Self Published. Softcover, 44 pages, Colour, 2022. This is a picture book for little ones and their elders. It is the second in The Earth Blob series. It has been raining heavily for many days and nights. Slumpf is really quite weary, and hopes to find a dreamy night nest soon. Finally he slimes into a marshy wetland, only to meet a thorny and terrible beast who will try not to eat him if he answers some big, important questions