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Aunt Truly's Tales by Laura McHale Holland | Review

Aunt Truly's Tales by Laura McHale Holland | Review

Aunt Truly's Tales by Laura McHale Holland | Review
The ten tales in this book present traditional and original stories Aunt Truly might tell you if you happened by her home, Windy Wood, where snow falls from November through April and reality is open to interpretation. In her tales, you'll meet a determined frog, clever seamstress, wise handyman, stolen wife, and more unlikely heroes who face daunting trials. Some succeed; others do not. In the process, they are all transformed.

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The Kiminee Dream | Book Review

The Kiminee Dream | Book Review

The Kiminee Dream by Laura McHale Holland | Book Review

A deeply poetic, riveting debut novel, The Kiminee Dream is a tale of Midwest charm and quirky characters, but with twists and turns that reveal a dark side, you don't see coming.

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Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing and Dreams | Review

Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing and Dreams | Review

Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams by Deedee Cummings | Children's Book Review

In this edition, Kayla makes a new friend and they learn about helping each other, therapy for children, and how to use activities to work through their feelings.

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Kayla: A Modern Day Princess | Review

Kayla: A Modern Day Princess | Review

Kayla: A Modern Day Princess by Deedee Cumminings | Children's Book Review

This diverse picture book series shines the spotlight on a little brown girl who loves musical theater and never lets anything get in the way of her dreams. Enter the giveaway to win a signed set of Kayla books!

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Bobos Babes Adventures: The Missing Egg | Review

Bobos Babes Adventures: The Missing Egg | Review

Bobos Babes Adventures: The Missing Egg by Karen M Bobos | Review
Young readers and their families will enjoy the return of the Bobos Babes and their animal friends in this second title in the fanciful read-aloud picture book series. The Bobos Babes Adventures collection brings families stories of exciting exploits, magical missions, and caring friendships, showcasing that kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness always win.

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The Mostly Invisible Boy by AJ Vanderhorst | Review

The Mostly Invisible Boy by AJ Vanderhorst | Review

The Mostly Invisible Boy by AJ Vanderhorst | Review
Eleven-year-old Casey is stubbornly friendly, but he's eternally the new kid at Vintage Woods Middle School. Students look right through him—and they're not faking. Casey doesn't know why he's mostly invisible, but when he scales a colossal oak, he discovers a fortress in its branches. The forgotten sentry tree marks the border between his safe, suburban life and a fierce frontier.

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