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E107- Short Stories in French by HFF - A World Laughter Day Adventure

Season 1, Ep. 107

In a quaint French village celebrating World Laughter Day, Emilie, a 10-year-old prankster, investigates why everyone bursts into laughter around Mr. Dupont, the baker. She discovers he added a herb to his croissant dough, causing uncontrollable laughter. With her pet goose, she concocts biscuits to balance the herb's effects, restoring peace and fostering community through shared laughter.

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