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Val's Day Marshmallow Pops
These Valentine’s Day Marshmallow Pops are easy to make, inexpensive, and fun enough that kids will remember it. You can also customize these to make fun party favors for different themes and holidays.
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Letter "I" Handwriting
Learn to write the letter "I". Don't forget to print our blank handwriting paper.

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    Reading Picks for January - February 2014

Age 0 - 2
Me and My Dad!
by Alison Ritchie

"My dad is the best daddy bear there could be. We're together forever -- my dad and me." Little Bear and his dad do wonderful things -- exploring high mountains, swimming in the rain, and telling stories as the stars come out. Best of all, they do everything together! With spirited illustrations, this book is a warm, funny celebration of the special bond between father...

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Age 3 - 5
Love Monster
by Rachel Bright

Love Monster is a slightly hairy monster trying to fit in with the cuddly residents of Cutesville. But as it turns out, it’s hard to fit in with the cute and the fluffy when you’re a googly-eyed monster. And so, Love Monster sets out to find someone who will love him just the way he is. His journey is not easy—he looks high, low, and even middle-ish. But as he soon finds out, in the blink of a googly eye, love can find you when you least expect it..

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Age 6 - 8
Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children's Day/Book Day; Celebremos El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros
by Pat Mora, Rafael Lopez (Illustrator)

Take a ride in a long submarine or fly away in a hot air balloon. Whatever you do, just be sure to bring your favorite book! Rafael López's colorful illustrations perfectly complement Pat Mora's lilting text in this delightful celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros; Children's Day/Book Day. Toon! Toon!.

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Age 9 - 12
Splendors and Glooms
by Laura Amy Schlitz

WINNER OF A 2013 NEWBERY HONOR!
Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz brings her sorcery to a Victorian gothic thriller — an enthralling, darkly comic tale that would do Dickens proud. The master puppeteer, Gaspare Grisini, is so expert at manipulating his stringed puppets that they appear alive. Clara Wintermute, the only child of a wealthy doctor, is spellbound by Grisini’s act and invites him to entertain at her birthday party.

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