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Gentle Animals
The First Rider
The First Rider is a gentle animated story for kids about courage, trust, and taking a first brave step. A calm story for families, educators, and kids who enjoy reflective animal-centered storytelling.
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Video Library age guide: 6-8
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A boy’s dream of riding a horse carries him into an animated song filled with open skies and wild horses running free.
Age note: The current Fables Library Video Library groups this title in its 6-8 age guide. This is a browsing aid, not a developmental test or limit.
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