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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper

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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper
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Genre – YA Clean Romance
Page Count – 282
Cover Designer – Ashley Literski
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Holland Morriss has never really met a guy she could crush on. It makes sense, she lived her whole life in the same town with the same people. It’s just really hard to have a crush on someone you’ve seen eat crayons in kindergarten.
Then at the start of her junior year of high school, her family makes a sudden move to a whole different state. Holland’s new life plan is to keep her head down and graduate early so she can hightail it back to Colorado and start college with her best friend Alicia.
That is, until she meets not one, but two perfect guys. The kind of guys she’s read about in novels. The type she’s dreamed about forever. If Holland thought life was complicated before she had two crushes, she was super wrong. Really, she had no idea.

~ AMAZON ~

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Cori Cooper lives in the magical Arizona Mountains, which she’s pretty convinced is the setting for all the fairy tales.

Besides writing stories, she adores hanging out with her family, playing board games, hiking and baking, baking, baking. Like Cat’s family, she’s positive Cinnamon Rolls fix everything.

You can connect with Cori on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads and her website – Coristories.com.

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Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Driving into the NightDriving into the Night by Amanda Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just from reading the title and the dark cover I figured this would be some sort of thriller mystery. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it wasn’t. Kenai is a hunter and Mikal is a demon. Their families have been fighting one another for a long time and they are both expected to play their parts and keep the feud going. Things get a little messy when they find themselves attracted to one another. Instead of fulfilling the desired outcome of one or the other dying, they opt to try and change the outcome. Will they be able to find happiness together or are their fates already written in the stars?

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You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Hannah Porter

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You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi, #1)You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You Are Special is a great book to read with the kiddos it revolves around themes of self-worth and individuality, aimed at encouraging children to recognize their own unique value, self-esteem and self-acceptance. Which I think is super important for everyone to have, not just littles. The illustrations are colorful and inviting, enhancing the book’s appeal and helping to convey the story’s positive message effectively. We look forward to reading more of this author and more adventures from Buddy 🥰

ps Omggg real life Buddy is soo stinking Adorable

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The Places We Call Home by Kim Ann – Review by Amelia Stansell

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The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins.The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really cute book. A big hit with my kids! There are so many different places that us as humans and animals can call home. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the big wide open or someplace cramped. Home is where you feel love and comfort.

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Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Shannen Kern

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Driving into the NightDriving into the Night by Amanda Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I hadn’t read anything by this author before, but the cover drew me in as soon as I saw it. It’s a relatively short read, but don’t let that fool you because this is magnificent! A uniquely original M/M paranormal romance that demands to be read in one sitting. We witness a timeless struggle between a hunter and a demon angel whose hatred is palpable, yet beneath it lies a deep, unresolved connection that both complicates and enriches the situation. The author excels in exploring this tension, expertly crafting a story where the boundaries between love and hatred blur. The flow of the story feels flawlessly natural and made it incredibly easy for me to lose myself in the reading groove. If you enjoy a blend of supernatural intrigue and emotional drama, don’t pass this one up. I’m eager to see more from this author and hopefully another book with these characters!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Jessica Godwin

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Driving into the NightDriving into the Night by Amanda Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a short read and has a great story line with dual POV. I didn’t know what to expect with this story but I enjoyed the story and characters. Kenai is a demon hunter who must kill a demon, Mikael, to fulfill a mission that’s been going on with their families for generations. You go through the motions with both characters trying to accept what they must do and the sacrifice they must make for their families. It’s a enemies-to-lovers supernatural romance. I couldn’t stop reading and found myself rooting for them and hoping that they could find a solution to the mission so they can be together. I would like to read more about Kenai and Mikael and their past and future life together.

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Toni Sellers

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Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first time reading from this Author and WOW am I glad I took a chance. I am very impressed with the story telling, for a short novella there is so much packed into it. I didn’t want to put it down. The characters and the world building are fantastic. If you like Dark Paranormal romance with a side of murder, mystery, magic, suspense, danger and more than this is something you don’t want to miss out on. Pixies, witches, a half pixie-half necromancer the characters are unique and yet amazing. Corpse Pixie may be a short novella, but it is fast paced and packs a big punch.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Ayla Phipps

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vibrant illustrations help this extremely entertaining story to life. Angela shows determination, perseverance, patience and overcoming bullies in this slippery match to catch a pig. Could you catch a pig? Also, side note LOVE how the pig was very similar looking to Pua from Moana. I love piggies.

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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aww poor little Buddy. This one has a very important lesson, HONESTY. All too often others take the blame for things because no one likes to get in trouble but letting others take it when they are innocent is so much worse. I have always told my two boys; Honesty is the best policy.

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Lapidius: Book 1 (A Nation Found Series) by Matthew Runals – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Lapidius (A Nation Found Book 1)Lapidius by Matthew Runals
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reading this book is not what I expected. It turned out to be very well written and does provide different points of view from all the main characters. I do love how there is humor intertwined with the serious stuff going on to keep it a little light hearted at times. Overall, it’s a very good read especially when you need to get away from reality for a while.

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Good Things Take Time (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Good Things Take Time: A picture book about learning patience (Buddy the Blue Corgi)Good Things Take Time: A picture book about learning patience by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, so important. Everyone is made special, and everyone has their special family out there waiting for them. Patience while you wait is one of the hardest things to do in this world, but the good things take time, but they always find you, eventually.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Amber Oakes

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages; stand-alone historical books by TL Clark)Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This cute Novelette follows Georgiana Darcy and finding love. Over the years Georgiana has accepted to remain the dotting sister and aunt to her Brother and Elizabeth’s growing family. But she begins to hope that one day she could find the same happiness. In a plan to find a suitable match, the Darcy’s throw a smaller house party at Pemberley to find a gentlemen of honorable intentions for her. She meets a few eligible bachelors, But the Lt. Montford has intrigued her. As she learns more about Archibald and him her, something blooms. Pick this short read up, a blanket to cuddle with and dive into to see if this match will be one that could be of a Happy Ever After for Georgiana.

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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Candice Estes

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Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a part of the Buddy the Corgi series, but can absolutely be read as a stand-alone. This story is about Buddy and the cats that are a part of his adopted family. When it seems like there is a midnight bandit who keeps getting into the trash, Buddy tries to stay awake to catch the bandit. The first night doesn’t quite go as planned, and the second night Buddy gets caught in the middle of a mess that he didn’t make, but does get blamed for. When he finally catches the bandit, the bandit is more than happy to let Buddy take the blame, until he is convinced that the decision to do the right thing is the most important one. This is a great book for helping to teach children about how important it is to take responsibility for your choices. I would recommend this book for any parent or teacher of young children, or children’s librarian.

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You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Ayla Phipps

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You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi, #1)You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a beautiful book. A wonderful message with beautiful illustrations brings this message full circle. Every living thing is made unique, or special in their own way. Yes, some can be cruel about those differences, but they make you special and they are never something to be ashamed of. Inspiring first book in this series.

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The Places We Call Home by Kim Ann – Review by Candice Estes

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The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins.The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an adorable book for young children about all of the different kinds of places that people call home. The illustrations are well done and colorful, and the story is easy to understand and digest for youngsters. I would definitely recommend this for parents and teachers of preschoolers or early elementary age children, and possibly even those who are going through an adjustment at home, such as a divorce or moving to a new location. My children are a bit old for this one, but they still liked looking at it with me. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a way to speak to their child about how families and their homes can look and feel different, but still make them happy.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Tiffany Royster

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I This book is the perfect family bonding book. You can spend time with your kiddos and make treats for your dogs. The illustrations are adorable. This book is going to come in handy when I want special time with my kids and grandkid.

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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Erin Dodson

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat the Glue!”

Five stars, no doubt in my mind! This book was absolutely adorable! As an elementary teacher who spent a little time in the world of kindergarten this book had me cracking up. I loved the creativity and imagination and imagery in this book. I also really enjoyed how it flowed and rhymed throughout. It was catchy and hilarious. This would be a fantastic read for back to school week. Even though my elementary kids are on the older side, I know they will enjoy this book and find it hysterical. Great job Megan, I can’t wait to see what other books you come up with!

Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Finn Cunningham

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Driving into the NightDriving into the Night by Amanda Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Driving Into The Night by Amanda Kay is a unique MM romance. This was definitely an emotional ride, that kept me on the edge of my seat worried about both Kenai and Mikael at every turn. The concept of this book was very interesting, and created a wonderfully written back and forth dynamic. I loved these characters and was just as protective of them as Elise! I recommend this for anyone looking for something to pull on your heart strings!

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Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Debora Morales

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Driving into the NightDriving into the Night by Amanda Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A unique dark story, which is well written with interesting characters. Surprisingly leaves you wanting more. This is a unique m/m story. The “ring” in this story and all it represents keeps you captivated. A very special story about a couple in love overcoming all challenges, secrets and of course drama. Yes, there is drama and yes there is danger! I am looking forward to seeing what happens next in this adventure with two characters.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love ~ A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages Series) by TL Clark – Review by Kerry Baker

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages; stand-alone historical books by TL Clark)Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great short story, set in the world of Pride and Prejudice. This story looks at Georgiana, and what happens after her unfortunate tale with Mr. Wickham. I thought the author did a great job at creating a new addition to this world. It was in keeping with the era and, although short, still managed to pack a lot into the book.
I really enjoyed the characters too. They were well portrayed and interesting to read about. I found myself becoming invested in them for the whole story. This is a great book to read and a great addition to the series.

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Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Kerry Carr

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Driving into the NightDriving into the Night by Amanda Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a unique read. This is a MM paranormal romance which is full of angst, drama, high stakes and a opposite attract story.
I will admit at some points in the story I did feel a little lost but it wasn’t enough to make it any less enjoyable.
At the beginning we hear about this ring that is supposed to make the hunter search out and destroy the angel-dem on.
But what I felt was lacking for me personally is more into the history of the ring and how it was passed down. It seems to move from the creation to present day with Kenai and Mikael.
Kenai is the hunter and Mikael the angel-demon. Mikael has always known that his life will end at the hands of a hunter and he has accepted that as his fate, however he wasn’t prepared for that hunter to be Kenai.
Kenai doesn’t really know much about the ring or what is is supposed to do and when Mikael finds him and tells him Kenai doesn’t believe him. He doesn’t want to destroy Mikael, he has feelings for him.
Mikael knows his time is running out so he asks for Kenai to give him 6 months so that he can know happiness before his end. But Kenai think he is strong enough to ignore the rings instruction and demands.
Can the love they are feeling for each other because strong enough to overcome the rings hold on Kenai? And what would be the consequences of the hunter didn’t destroy the angel-demon? Would it mean the end of the world as we know it?

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Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Driving into the NightDriving into the Night by Amanda Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Looking at the cover I thought this was going to be more horror than what it was. It is very quick and easy read just under 200 pages. We have Kenai and Mikael who have fought this attraction for each other. It is a fantasy romance of two teens who fight the attraction because their families have a distaste for each other. You can see where this could go into another book.

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The Places We Call Home by Kim Ann – Review by Shannon Fowler

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The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins.The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Super cute story about the places we call home. Big cities, small towns, different weathered places. Even places different animals call home. Bottom line is love begins at home, no matter what type of home you have. Pictures are cute as well.

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210131988-corpse-pixie” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Corpse Pixie” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1710792482l/210131988._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210131988-corpse-pixie”>Corpse Pixie</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22791731.Sinister_Styx”>Sinister Styx</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6851061262″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
4.5* Read<br />An amazing short story, incorporating Magic, murder, drama and romance<br />Belladonna is a rather loveable necromancer and pixie mix, used to living a solitary life. Desecrated dead bodies bring her out of her quiet life, as she tries to figure out what or who is doing this.<br />Rene is the brother to one of the murder victims, when his sister is killed and desecrated he finds himself falling into grief and away from his family. He piques the interest of Belladonna as he is looking into the deaths of other women. He believes he is hallucinating but really he is <br />An enjoyable read and I will be looking for more from this author.<br /><br />
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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you have been reading this series, you know that Buddy has been adopted into his forever home. His new home has cats. One cat is a little bit of a troublemaker and gets Buddy into trouble. Both Buddy and Salem learn that telling lies will get you into more trouble and more often than not, could get others in trouble as well.

Another cute story with a good lesson attached. This is book 3 in a very cute series. The pictures are simple yet fitting for the story.

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You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Crystal Brehant

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You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi, #1)You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My seven year old son and I are loving the Buddy series! These books are so cute! We love Buddy and his siblings! This one talks about how being different is a GOOD thing. It makes us special and unique. I think that is something that every little kid needs to hear. Sometimes the adults too! I have always made it a point to teach my kids that “weird” is actually awesome!

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The Places We Call Home by Kim Ann – Review by Crystal Brehant

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The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins.The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute story about where our homes really are. I read this with my seven year old son and we both liked it. It had cute illustrations. The moral of the story is perfect. I also love when children’s books rhyme. It just makes them flow nicely and keeps the attention of kids.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Kelli Harper

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

City kids will not get what this book is all about but kids that grow up in the 4H community or in the county surrounded by farm animals and the like will get this book. Perseverance, patience, observation and overcoming obstacles are several of the lessons taught here. Cute illustrations.

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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Kelli Harper

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Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The lessons that are taught in the Blue Corgi series will be forever lessons. This one is no exception to that. Learning right from wrong and that honesty is always the best. Kids will love the illustrations and even while young they will learn the ways of the precious Blue Corgi.

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The Places We Call Home by Kim Ann – Review by Gillian Fawell

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The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins.The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This beautiful story flows beautifully with a rhyming pattern that is inclusive without sounding forced. A great read aloud for any early childhood environment as an introduction to diversity or even just for fun!

 

Reviewed by @sparkinside

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