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The Deer Call
A calm animated fable about courage, growing slowly, and finding a brave voice in a gentle way.
8:28
Video Library age guide: 6-8
Reflection guide available
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A mother’s brave choice sends a fawn toward a mysterious call in an animated fable about fear, courage, and finding his voice.
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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