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“The Flower Quilter” by Mindy Steele

Sewing Flowers! This is her worst nightmare come true! Barbara is spending part of the summer in Indiana helping and quilting in her Amish grandmother’s quilt shop. Despite years of trying, Barbara can’t do anything but stick herself repeatedly with … Continue reading

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“I’ll Go and Come Back” by Rajani LaRocca

Illustrated by Sara Palacios Visiting Grandmother & Her Country! Jyoti goes on a very long trip to a different country, India, to visit Sita Pati, her grandmother. She also has lots and lots of relatives that come to visit morning … Continue reading

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“Something About Grandma” by Tania de Regil

Visiting Grandma! For the first time, Julia is going by herself to stay at Grandma’s house.  Lots of things there are different from what she is used to.  It is even in another country. The little girl is fascinated by … Continue reading

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“Undressed: Taking Everything Off and Putting on What Matters Most” by Mark Cornelison

              Changed from the Inside Out This is the story of Mark Cornelison, a youth minister for 17 years, who was a contestant on the reality television show,  The Biggest Loser.  He was really … Continue reading

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