今天给大家读一个成语故事 - 盲人摸象

中文故事

盲人摸象

The tale of a street cat who one day meets a lonely man, they embark on a poignant adventure together, travelling across Japan. This is a beautiful, moving but simply-written tale suitable for English learners of all levels.

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*Suitable for adults over the age of 18.

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