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Sep 19
10m 12s

The Porch Family

GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
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All aboard the Story Train! Today, Birdie takes us to a charming colonial porch in autumn, where pumpkins and a little white gourd come to life. When Gordon the gourd feels left out, the Porch Family learns that kindness and inclusion make every season brighter. 
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