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I wanted to squeeze in one more #AuldLangSpine book, and I was so excited this was on @BarbaraJean ‘s list. True story: I chose to meet DiCamillo over Judy Blume (they were signing at the same time, and I had such a book hangover from reading The Tale of Despereaux).

I loved this one! Lots of fun quotes that remind one to keep hope and that love endures. It‘s sentimental and magical, and the illustrations by Sarda are exquisite.

So lovely!

When I first read the Swallows and Amazons books in 2019/2020, I knew I would want to reread them over and over. I've been working my way through them slowly and enjoying them every bit as much - or even more - as I did the first time. Winter Holiday is adorable, with plenty of wintry adventures to go around. I personally had an idyllic childhood, but I still think I would trade to be a Swallow or Amazon! 😂

Another exciting mystery! The engrossing writing, the intriguing story and wonderful characters 📖

Oh @LeahBergen what a wonderful parcel! Well worth the wait! 😉 Thank you so much! Thrilled with the books! (So pleased to have a Handheld Books edition as I eyed them for years but never purchased one!) Love the card, the post card, the bookmark, the whole kit'n'caboodle. ☺️ And curious if you would recommend visiting Mankato?

Three children visiting a kooky old aunt at their ancestral Tudor manor discover a snow globe that connects them with the children who used to live at the house in the past.

I‘m LOVING it. 🧡🩵

(US title: The Snow Ghosts).

Totally not crying while reading this middle grade novel in verse for work.

I‘ve always loved the stories of Mog and her adventures. This book marks the end of them. After she dies, she quickly realizes the family can‘t see her anymore, though she is with them. When they bring home a new kitten, she is delighted to know that it can see her! They play together and Mog lives on…in another way.

A children‘s Christmas book with 25 chapters so could probably be used as an advent calendar as well.

A pixie looses his hat and mittens in some bad weather and where to the wind take them but to the rabbits. The rabbits suddenly starts hearing about a pixie coming for Christmas and start preparing.

The illustrations were amazing and I particularly loved all the ones with rabbits in them.

#Naughty. #ChristmasCheer

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#5JoysFriday @eggs thanks for the tag! @debinhawaii
1.A major joy was that a close relative's medical. Emergency ended up being less major than we feared.
2.My dad's really painful spondylitis has improved considerably.
3.My office secret Santa gift was surprisingly nice!
4.Lovely goan Christmas sweets from a friend
5.Christmas lighting in my area! In the photo