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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Marshmallow Rabbit is a cute and entertaining story about a mischievous little girl named Annabelle who loves candy. Whenever Mr. Bonbon has a tour of his candy factory Annabelle is there. She looks innocent because she wears little dresses and frilly little socks and looks sweet and innocent. However, on every tour she takes candy from the factory. Annabelle started out taking just a little treat but as she became bolder, she started taking bigger candy. Mr. Bonbon knows that Annabelle is stealing candy and is determined to stop her from stealing anymore candy from his factory. Annabelle seems to be able to outsmart him each time so he decides to teach her a lesson and creates a giant sticky marshmallow rabbit that he knows she will not be able to resist. Will she fall for the bait? Will she learn a lesson at all, or will she outsmart Mr. Bonbon again? This was a cute story, but I feel as though the book might have ended a little bit too soon and that the lesson in this book might be overlooked by the age group that it was intended for. Annabelle ends up getting away with stealing and does not seem to learn that her behavior is wrong. Overall, this was a good book with beautiful bright illustrations and a cute and engaging story line.

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Can I Keep Her?: 2nd book in the Kingdom of Mir seriesCan I Keep Her?: 2nd book in the Kingdom of Mir series by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story is filled with action, humor, and heartwarming moments. The characters are well-developed and relatable, with Wynnie being a particularly strong protagonist. Her bravery, kindness, and determination make her a great role model for young readers. The illustrations by Timna Green add a delightful touch to the story, bringing the characters and scenes to life.

One of the standout aspects of this book is its exploration of themes such as responsibility, empathy, and understanding. Wynnie’s love for the baby dragon is genuine, but she also learns to prioritize the well-being of others and the kingdom. The story encourages readers to think about the consequences of their actions and the importance of considering others’ perspectives.

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Deborah Joseph

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mealtime at the Zoo by James Williamson is such a cute story. My girls love PB&J sandwiches; this was a great way to interact (and relate) with the story and see others enjoying their favorite sandwich. The illustrations are so beautiful and the story is just perfect! This story is good for any PB&J lover kiddos who also love animals.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read for any child, the main storyline was catchy and short for the younger readers to keep interested, and then there’s science facts throughout it explaining what’s happening under a bandage when you get hurt. These were great for a kid like mine (7) who’s really into science stuff right now. Would definitely recommend this book. Great for homeschooling as well.

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Can I Keep Her?Can I Keep Her? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story. The young girl has such faith that she can train the baby dragon. No one else really does but she totally proves them wrong. You can have faith and do pretty much what you put your mind to. This author has such a creative mind that her stories are so much fun to read. You can almost imagine yourself in the story. The pictures are bright and colorful. I love how she is her father’s most trusted advisor. Girls can be in powerful roles too. This is a story that should be checked out. You’ll enjoy it.

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Sarah King

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Williamson is a first-time author in my house but will definitely be a repeat. My niece and nephew loved reading a story about two of their favorite things – animals and food, especially peanut butter and jelly. I would absolutely recommend this book to others.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Sarah King

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My band- aid obsessed neice couldn’t wait for us to read this book. While there might not be something going on under each of her many band-aids, she was excited to learn what happened when there was really a real boo boo as she put it. Wickstrom did an amazing job of balancing the information in a way that could engage with both the older kids and the younger teaching them the healing process in a way that would relate to their understanding. Between the writing and the illustrations, I would absolutely recommend this book.

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom
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What’s happening under the bandage?
Mom makes him wear a bandage when he skins his knee. She says “no peeking.” What’s going on under there? It’s a war. His soldiers against the bad bacteria. After the bad bacteria are dead, it’s time to rebuild. Now, the construction crews come in.
It takes lots of work to grow new skin.

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Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales.  In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Hannah Porter

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a sweet treat (pun intended lol) it is to read another one of Lois Wickstrom’s stories. This book is great if you have young littles ones. With bright vibrant colors, a cool plot and lets not forget candy lol. It will definitely grab their attention, just like it did mine.Also omg that Annabelle is one smart cookie 😆 she is the master indeed I can’t wait to see more of the talented authors work 🥰 ps maybe don’t read before bed lol be warned kids may want candy after reading or maybe it’s just mine 🤣

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Kris & The Cowboys (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Alicia Furlan

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Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What another fun read from Art Blegen. Kris and her dad travel to his Uncle Buddy’s farm. Disappointed that she isn’t able to join him on the upcoming cattle drive, Kris imagines her own adventure with Buddy, her horse Apples, and the little cow Patches. From an encounter with Indians to a dangerous flood this book, like previous ones with Kris, are full of adventure.

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Kris & The Cowboys (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Darian Vester

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Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The cover kind of threw me off, I expected Kris to be a little older, but she spoke like a very young child. I’ve not read any of the other books so I’m not sure if her age is mentioned previously. Ignoring the cover, the story is great. I like that it teaches readers a little about riding horses in the beginning. I enjoyed Kris’s imaginative story about her and Buddy rescuing a cow. She meets some great characters, I really liked Jim the gold miner. I feel this story is great for horse lovers and young readers starting to read chapter books.

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Hannah Porter

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m so glad to have found this author. This is my time reading James Williamson’s work, but definitely not the last. The Artwork was beautifully made, had very vivid colors and was super eye-catching. My little one loved it. He was interested In seeing all the different pb and j styles, and seeing all the different types of creatures who were enjoying them. His favorite peanut butter sandwich is to add bananas to it. The little monkey in the suit is fun and adorable lol I will be 100 percent checking out more stories by this awesome author 🥰

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Break out the first aid kits for this one. Every child should know how our body works. They also need to know how to take care of their boo-boos. As well as why we must keep them clean and protected. I love the science behind the story. The author has once again written a book with children in mind. The story is easy to read and understand. The history behind the games and toys we played with was also interesting. Another great book and must have for every child’s library.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Natalia Gonzales Castrejon

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the lessons this book taught. I love the fact that when he gets hurt, he counts to three to calm down and then goes immediately to wash the dirt off. I really enjoyed this little book and I think any children will enjoy it too!

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emma Samways

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I liked this, it was really easy to read and the pictures are so colourful! Mr. Bonbon is determined to find out who his third is so he sets up his plan and just has to wait for them to try again. Thus is aimed at primary school age and teaches valuable lessons they won’t soon forget. I’ve read a few by this author now and I haven’t been disappointed yet!

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Summer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Kerry Baker

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Summer of MudSummer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a brilliant coming of age story that mixes adventure and emotion so well. The main character, Scoob, is one that is so easy to get behind. She is engaging and relatable and I found myself willing things to turn out for her the whole way through the book. The journey she goes on is amazing to watch and I loved how she discovered so much about herself.
The story is really well written. Although it is not aimed at my age group, I was still drawn into the story in a way that made me want to read more. The overall pacing of book matched the feel of the story. The characters go through a fantastic development which only made me enjoy reading about them even more. This is a brilliant story that I would highly recommend.

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Amese of Animalis: The Borosa Legacy by MJ Murray – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Amese of Animalis (Borosa Legacy, #1)Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amese is a young girl who lives in Animalis with her family, she is the daughter of one of the six Guardians of the land who use elemental magic to keep the balance within the world and for generations, this responsibility is passed down to the child who is marked and this generation, Amese is the next in line.

Although she has this future responsibility, Amese doesn’t want it and she struggles to see why she has been chosen, especially when her siblings seem more suitable, but it is time for her to start her training to prepare her to rule, and so she reluctantly goes along with it.

Part of her training involves attending the Gatherings of the six Guardians and even though she knows they are supposed to work together, she can sense a rift forming between them, but the most exciting part of her training is a ritual using the symbol of Animalis, the jewel toned orchid bee who choose the animal she must transform into so that she can learn the lesson she needs to help her rule.

What lessons will Amese learn during her transformations, and can she figure out who or what is causing the rift between the Guardians? This is an exciting adventure which is full of magic, balance and some suspense as you transform along with Amese as you follow along on this journey of self-discovery.

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Kris & The Cowboys (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Paula R Sayers

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Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kris comes to the rescue when Bart the cattle rustler steals Patches (a cow). This kids books tells a good story while educating the reader about cowboys and the lives they lead. Kris is the hero in this book and she helps the reader learn many valuable lessons. Kids will enjoy the adventure!

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Shannen Kern

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Amese of Animalis: The Borosa LegacyAmese of Animalis: The Borosa Legacy by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read a few books by this author before, but this one is definitely my favorite so far! My oldest kiddo is 12 years old, so this was right up her alley. We read it together and really enjoyed it. It took us a bit to find our groove, but once we did, we couldn’t stop! Even though this is targeted to the 10–14-year-old range, I found myself just as immersed in it as my daughter was. This author did an incredible job with the flow of the story. Amese was wonderfully relatable as a teen girl finding her way. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the series has in store because we are hooked! I highly recommend picking this up for the young ones in your life.

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Kris & The Cowboys (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter May 2024

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Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a really cute story about Kris who wants to be a cowboy and go on a cattle drive. She runs into all sorts of adventures. This is a great book for the younger generation.

All of my grandchildren are teenagers so I am not sure if they would find it very interesting. But I have a few friends and some other grandchildren on the way that may find this book very interesting. Check it out and see what you think

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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Amese of Animalis (Borosa Legacy, #1)Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amese of Animalis is a fantastic youth chapter book that creates a world within our world of beings who are not humans, but maintain magic within earth. Amese is the daughter of the leader of one realm, a teenager coming of age with the pressures of being the future ruler quickly approaching. Amese has to accept and complete apprenticeship training, but in the meantime, as a member of Anamalis, the animal realm, Amese experiences life as various animals, taking lessons from them as she goes.
This is an intriguing read, something I think my son will love- I can’t wait to get him started on the series (and, I can’t wait to find out what happens next!).

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought this was a good book for the kiddos. It explains what happens when you get hurt and need a bandaid to keep it covered. The kids didn’t enjoy this one as much as others but the older one sat and listened while I read the whole book. Short and great colorful photos

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We definitely chuckled reading this book. If you want to know how many animals eat their PB&J, this book is for you. Khloe is 4 and she loved the colorful pictures. As the adult, I loved the rhyming and showing her all the different animals. She giggled at a few and I think the lizard was her favorite. I think this one will be in our weekly rotation that she asked me to read. I’ve read it 3 times already for her.

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Darian Vester

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Amese of Animalis (Borosa Legacy, #1)Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love the dedication in the book: To anyone who doesn’t have life all figured out. Neither do I. Let’s enjoy the journey anyway.”
This is such a great story for kids ages 10 and up, (even adults). Amese is 13 and I like that her personality showed her young but also mature when she needed to. I love that there is different magic in this story, we get to meet some other characters who are with earth, water, and air. Amese’s village is all about connecting with animals. I liked the lessons Amese has received with each animal, and I love that they have helped her start to find herself. It’s also pretty cool that she gets a marking of the animal (like a tattoo) after the lesson. Overall I feel if you love fantasy or want to introduce your kids into fantasy this is a great book to read. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just like the rest of the books that I have read by Lois Wickstrom, this one as well does not disappoint. Always a fun story with wonderful illustrations. This one about the healing of a scraped knee. The fun jingle-ish type rhythm and the more technical explanations on the same page help kids of all ages learn about how wounds heal. Great story !

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Cafe is an adorable and fun children’s book. I read it with my 8 year old, which is beyond the suggested age, but he still enjoyed it. He giggled at a couple of the pages and loved looking at the drawings. It would be a good beginning reader, as well as read to children by their teachers or parents. The rhyming is always fun, and my son learned two new animals- he didn’t know what an aardvark or shrew were, so we looked them up after finishing the story. He had fun comparing the real life animal picture to the illustration. The book is very creative and cute, imagining all the ways different animals might enjoy their pb&J.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Under the Bandage is a fun kid book that teaches them about germs and the healing process when they get a cut. We are big fans of this author and enjoy the rhyming stories and colorful illustrations. I like that it had little fun facts added to each page to explain the story and it’s accurate terms of what is happening. My son liked the book because he just learned about cells and antibodies at school recently. I think this book would be enjoyable to younger elementary school kiddos and would be good to add to a lesson plan about first aid and keeping cuts clean.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Plate, May 2024

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fun little children’s book. Well written with great characters. Geared toward littles between ages five and eight. The illustrations are great and follow the story.

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Amese of Animalis: The Borosa LegacyAmese of Animalis: The Borosa Legacy by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amese of Animalis is Book One in the Borosa Legacy Series. It is a children’s fantasy book designed for children between the ages of ten to fourteen years of age. The story centers around the main character of a 13-year-old girl named Amese who is learning the skills to be a Guardian. This is a huge responsibility that she does not feel that she is ready for. Amese must muster up all the courage that she can to overcome her doubts and fears to gain the confidence that she needs. Not only does she have to prove to herself, but she must prove to others that she has the skills and the abilities that are needed. This was a fun read that was full of adventure, magic, action mystery, and a smidge of danger. I loved how Amese was able to change into different animals as well as how with each animal that she transforms into she learns a lesson along the way. This was a great coming of age story with lessons about courage, strength and self-discovery. This book had great characters, a unique storyline, and fantastic world building with vivid scene descriptions.

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Trish Ann

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute book. I liked the rhyming and found it engaging for kids. I could see using this at school as a prelude to our zoo project. It is something enjoyable for a younger child demographic. I would recommend.

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