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The Happiest Tree a Yoga Story

by Uma Krishnaswami

Illustrator: Ruth Jayaveeran

Ages: 6+

Published: 2005

Publisher: Lee & Low

ISBN: 1-58430-237-2

Keywords: Yoga

Meena doesn't want to be in her class play because her clumsiness embarrasses her. Will yoga help?