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Quick Pick Picture Book – The Chanukkah Guest

Eric Kimmel’s The Chanukkah Guest is one of my favorite Chanukkah stories.  97 year old Bubba Brayna has been cooking her famous latkes.  The smell is so tantalizing that it wakes a hibernating bear.  The old woman has become a … Continue reading

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Quick Picture Book Pick – Corduroy

I know, I know.  I said I wasn’t going to do picture books.  But every now and then, there’s a picture book that fits my theme that you just can’t miss.  So here to wrap up my week on toys … Continue reading

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Winnie-The-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner

There’s no denying that Pooh is a very famous bear.  For years he’s been winning people over with his plump belly and honey slurping ways.  But these days it seems that he’s better known for his appearances on Disney-licensed merchandise … Continue reading

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