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Naps, a collection film by The Mercadantes

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Director Daniel Mercadante edited together this short collection film about Naps “because we could all use a good nap from time to time.” It’s a sequel to Yawns, which he also put together using clips found on the web. The music is by AJMW.

napping rodent
napping elephant
napping parent and child

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