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#20: El Perro Sin Dientes

A song sung in Spanish, about a dog who loses his teeth. From a story by Martin S. of the Gladstone School.

By Martin S., Gladstone School. Adapted by Jonathan Mastro and Cesar Torres. Performed by many Monkeys and musicians. From Monkeys Come Alive, Barrel of Monkeys' live concert CD.

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#019: Wearing A Pink Dress

A poem by Aisha M, West Pullman Park Words@Play Program.

By Aisha M, West Pullman Park Words@Play Program. Adapted by Jonathan Mastro. Performed by Jonathan Mastro and Laura Grey. From Monkeys Come Alive, Barrel of Monkeys' live concert CD.

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#018: Friends

An old TWG favorite by Desirae V., from BOM's Loyola Park After School Program.

By Desirae V., from BOM's Loyola Park After School Program. Adapted and performed by Laura Grey. From Monkeys Come Alive, Barrel of Monkeys' live concert CD.

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#017: Untitled (Evil Brothers)

Evil thoughts create chaos for two brothers. By Aaron, Stuti, and Gavreel from BOM's Loyola Park After School Program.

By Aaron H., Stuti S., and Gavreel S. from BOM's Loyola Park After School Program. Adapted and performed by Mary Winn Heider, Alan Schmuckler, Rachel Wilson and Donnell Williams. Recorded live at last year's Celebration of Authors performance. Make your reservation now for this year's show! (It's free!)

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