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Sasquatch

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  🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Book: Sasquatch  Author: Roxanne Seubert  Rating: 5/5 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Review: Have you ever come across the legend of Bigfoot? In this book, author Roxanne delves into the myth of Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot or Yeti. We meet Connor, a charming character who loves camping trips with his father. This year, however, might be their last trip together, as his parents are planning to separate. Connor yearns for the days when his parents weren't constantly at odds. During their recent camping trip, Connor discovers that his golden retriever puppy, Dax, has gone missing. Despite searching with his dad and sister, Penny, they fail to find him. Ultimately, Connor's dad decides to take the kids home. At school, Connor confides in his friend Darius, who quickly offers to help. Before long, Darius and Connor find themselves back at Money Creek Campground. Roxanne maintains suspense throughout the story, and her impressive vocabulary adds depth to the narrative. The engagi...

The Magic Sea Turtle

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  🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Book: The Magic Sea Turtle  Author: Kathleen Welton  🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Review: Question of the Day: Do you read bedtime stories to your children? I recently came across a new author, Kathleen Welton, whose storytelling captivated me. Her book, "The Magic Sea Turtle," is a delightful tale I highly recommend for both children and adults. It's a story that encourages adults to hold onto their dreams. The protagonist, Myrtle, is a determined young girl who finds herself in the sea, a completely unfamiliar environment. There, she is warmly greeted by various sea creatures and befriends a turtle named Max, who profoundly impacts her life. This narrative emphasizes the importance of self-belief and pursuing one's dreams. It illustrates that with faith in our dreams, anything is achievable. The serendipitous arrival of Max in Myrtle's life feels like a stroke of magic or divine intervention. This book is also a wonderful read-aloud option for classrooms, inspiring c...