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Mulan

The ballad of a daughter who takes her father’s place in the army.

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Spanish

Don Quijote

The knight who charges windmills — and the squire who tries to stop him.

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English

Little Red Riding Hood

A walk through the woods, a wolf, and a lesson you can actually read.

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My name Daniel.

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