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“The Christmas Doll: A Repair Shop Story,” by Amy Sparkes

Illustrated by Katie Hickey A Special Christmas Gift! This sweet tale is based on a true story, and a popular British tv series about a repair shop. During WWII, Sue was a child and was sent (evacuated) to the country … Continue reading

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“Snow” by Leslie Patricelli

Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli Frozen Fun! Join two little children who are thrilled it is snowing.  They are excited to see the snowflakes fall from the sky, to bundle up in winter gear, and to go outside. The two of … Continue reading

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“Julia Monroe Begins Again,” by Rebekah Millet

Lightning Strikes Twice? Julia, has just turned forty, she is a widow and a single mom with two boys in college. She is shocked when, out of the blue, Samuel shows up at her church. She hasn’t seen him for … Continue reading

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“Capturing Hope,” by Angela K. Couch

Danger at Every Turn! It is 1939 in Poland, and the Nazis have arrived. In 24 hours, Nadia goes from living the life of a rich aristocrat to seeing her father killed, and running for her life. David, an American … Continue reading

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“Her Secret Hope,” by Shelley Shepard Gray

Starting Over! Lilly is a young Amish woman who has left her midwestern home to live in Pinecraft, Florida. Adopted as a small child, her austere parents never let her, or anyone else, forget that. She has decided she wants … Continue reading

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“Yummy Yucky” by Leslie Patricelli

Delicious or Awful! Enter the world of yummy and yucky as a baby discovers that not everything is good to eat.  For instance, blueberries are wonderful. But blue crayons are not good to eat, they are yucky. In the same … Continue reading

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“Ten in the Bed” by Penny Dale

Roll Over! This is a new version of a classic nursery rhyme.  In this edition, ten very different animal friends join a little boy in his bed.  In this one, the little one in the bed does tell them all … Continue reading

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“Christmas Miracles” by Karen Kingsbury

Mistletoe Miracles! This is a collection of true stories, miraculous events, that took place during the Christmas season. Many lovely stories will be found between the covers. For instance, there is the time a perfect gift appeared for a little … Continue reading

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“A Beautiful Disguise,” by Roseanna M. White

Circus Trained Investigators! Enter the exciting, secret world of Lady Marigold and her brother in 1909 England.  Five years ago, after the death of their father, they found he had left them penniless. They had grown up with the circus … Continue reading

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“We Disagree About This Tree” by Ross Collins

The Perfect Tree Join Bear and Mouse as they decorate their Christmas Tree—except that both have two different ideas about how it should look. Bear wants to fill it with giant ornaments, bright lights, and candles.  Mouse loves it covered … Continue reading

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