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Jan 2024
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308. River asks: What if paintings could...

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Fair Elsie needs a break from her presidential duties, so she visits one of What If World’s most magical museums, the Unnatural Gallery. Can Madame Selah (voiced by Lauren Chaitoff), help Fair Elise relax even after all the art comes to life? Lessons include: How we breathe can affect how we feel; accepting our feelings is a lifelong practice, and we all ne ... Show More
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