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This question came at a most opportune time as I read it today for the #CHILDRENSCLASSICREAD2026 led by @TheBookHippie. I'm going to go further than this book, though and state that I find eternal hope in many children's literature books. My ultimate would be THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN by E.B. White, but as I finished this one, I chose it. I'm going to have to read more children's literature this year to survive. 💚

#CHILDRENSCLASSICREAD2026 @TheBookHippie
CHEERFUL by Palmer Brown is a quietly affirming children‘s book that treats longing and change with warmth and reassurance. The story follows a small city mouse who feels drawn toward a life in the country that would better suit him. Brown‘s delicate illustrations reinforce this outlook, depicting both city and countryside as welcoming spaces within a generous world. ⬇️

Sunday before dinner wine & cheese & a book. Beef stew is simmering on the stove.

This past week the world lost this bright, beautiful, sassy, cat loving girl. We were lucky to have Willow for 5 years, and I‘m so glad she‘s pain free at long last. I bought this little one so many books over the years- her favorite, along with her cousins, was I Eat Poop, about a dung beetle. So, for Willow, gift or donate a book to child, read to them, treasure the memories. She shone so bright, we can still feel her warmth. 💚🎗️

CBC‘s Canada Reads Longlist was announced and my TBR has grown again 😆 I‘ve only read Julie Chan so I‘ve a few to get to #canadareads2026

I got together with a couple of my favorite book friends and we wrapped our #surprisebooks for each other… I can‘t wait for our 3rd year of our tradition!!

Everything was absolutely perfect! I can‘t tell you how excited I am for my new books! (Do I read Rest You Merry now, or save until next year?? We both like to extend the holiday season as long as possible, so it may have to be now!) We love Mr. Putter and Tabby so much, so we were so happy to receive the sledding one - and read it immediately. The puzzle was a hit, as was the fabulous little house FULL of books to put on the shelves!