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The Nutcracker (Part 1)

As a little girl, one of my favorite holiday treats was getting all dressed up and taken to The Nutcracker.  It did a marvelous job of combining my somewhat cliched little girl favorites – a desire to be a ballerina … Continue reading

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Open Before Christmas – A Holiday (Picture Book) Giveaway

When I was a little girl, Christmas was a time of glorious anticipation:.  I counted down the days; I loved opening the tiny doors of my advent calendar; I baked cookies with my mother; and when it got really close … Continue reading

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Four Dolls

Four Dolls by Rumer Godden When it comes to writing about dolls, there is one writer who stands out,  Rumer Godden. Her doll characters are not just players acting out parts created by their owners, they have true wishes and … Continue reading

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