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Milly's Magic Quilt: 1 The Naughty Princesses by Natasha Murray
4 Stars Magical Indeed This is a quaint children's book about Milly, who's mother makes a patch quilt using parts of her baby blanket....
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Nov 29, 2016
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A Fish in Foreign Waters by Laura Wickham
4 Stars Great story about making new friends This is an entertaining and grand story for children, and tells the tale about a bilingual...
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Nov 26, 2016
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Buddy Bloom Wildflower by Jerry Snider
Illustrations by Karen Ross Ohlinger 4 Stars Quirky with a hint of moral This children's book is a grand story that shows the bonds of...
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Nov 26, 2016
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Oliver and Jumpy - the Cat Series, Stories 58-62, Book 20 by Werner Stejskal
5 Stars Magnificent as always I always enjoy a good O&J story. I hope it never ends. It's a wonderful collection of stories for children,...
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Nov 16, 2016
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The Kids don't stand a chance by T.J. Woodson
4 Stars Interesting It's an interesting story told from different points of view. Marley wants to "master the craft" of shoplifting and...
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Oct 22, 2016
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Oliver & Jumpy Children Stories 55-57, Book 19 by Werner Stejskal
5 Stars A grand bedtime story Another wondrous adventure. Love these stories. The adventures of Oliver and Jumpy are magical. Any child...
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Oct 9, 2016
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Peace with Bees by Nadh Poduri
5 Stars Ephan is absolutely adorable! I really enjoy reading children's books and offering my opinion and reviews. This book is a...
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Oct 2, 2016
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Away Boy by TR Simms
4 Stars Coming of Age Away Boy is a Graphic Novel, and the story as well as the graphics are greatly put together. The story is...
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Sep 10, 2016
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Oliver & Jumpy Children Stories 52-54, Book 18 by Werner Stejskal
5 Stars Great stories I like all the Oliver and Jumpy stories and love the adventures. I didn't understand the change in font in story...
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Sep 4, 2016
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Bess's Magical Garden by M E Hembroff
4 Stars Great lessons It's an adorable book for children, that teaches lessons. Bess is moving to a new home, and is trying to deal with...
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Aug 22, 2016
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Oliver & Jumpy Children Stories 46-48, Book 16 by Werner Stejskal
5 Stars Bringing the magic Each story is magical and enchanting. Three more great O &J stories and perfect journeys. Any child will cheer...
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Jun 30, 2016
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Oliver & Jumpy Children Stories 19-21, Book 7 by Werner Stejskal
5 stars Celebrate friendship Once again, three amazingly tales of Oliver and Jumpy are put together to share the stories of friendship...
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Jun 30, 2016
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The Alienation of Courtney Hoffman by Brady Stefani
4 Stars Absolutely Magnificent! Secrets stemmed from her tattoo. It's a great YA fantasy that delves into the life of Courtney. The...
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Jun 8, 2016
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Oliver & Jumpy Children Stories 43-45, Book 15 by Werner Stejskal
5 stars another grand adventure Stejskal has created amazing children's stories with charismatic characters. Oliver and Jumpy are quite...
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May 23, 2016
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The Pharaoh's Cat by Maria Luisa Lang
3 stars A Cat's perspective! An interesting story. This is a stray Cat who a free-spirit who now has human powers. It's a very adorable...
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May 1, 2016
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Oliver & Jumpy Children Stories 40-42, Book 14 by Werner Stejskal
5 Stars Love it My favorite was the elephants. Such a great storyteller. I love these children's books. I wish I had these to read as a...
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Apr 21, 2016
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Oliver & Jumpy Children Stories 37-39, Book 13 by Werner Stejskal
5 stars A favorite The stories are well put together. There is a kinship between Oliver and Jumpy and of course Joey. What great...
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Mar 13, 2016
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Kids Book: Family Fun: Volume 1 by Mae Segeti & Nic Monty
5 stars Adorable and fun stories. These family fun stories are just that ... a lot of fun. The family enjoys spending time together and...
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Jan 21, 2016
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Oliver & Jumpy Children Stories 34-36, Book 12 by Werner Stejskal
5 stars Another wonderful story Yes they are for children but I absolutely adore Oliver and Jumpy. Each story is creative and friendly...
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Jan 6, 2016
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Oliver & Jumpy Children Stories 31-33, Book 11 by Werner Stejskal
5 stars Remarkable As always Stejskal's are captivating and adorable. The lives and friendship of Oliver and Jumpy are always an...
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Dec 5, 2015
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