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“Why are you crying?" shivered the otter. "Because I am cold!" shouted the gnome. "Then why are you shouting?" chattered the otter. "Because," yelled the gnome, "when I shout it gets part of the cold from the inside out.”

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Stephen Cosgrove

Stephen Cosgrove is a British author renowned for his children's literature. Born on July 26, 1945, he has been creating works since the 1960s. His books are known for their humor and imagination, appealing to both children and adults. more

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