Not sure I’ll ever forget this moment, when my late brother Mark’s friend Mike tells his sister’s class that he was gifting each of them a copy of Birdie & Mipps.
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Is this not just the most adorable shot of them digging in?
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But my favorite has to be this budding author looking at Mipps’ memory page.
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I am grateful to have been able to put Mark’s picture in the back across from the reflection questions; turn the page to find empathy enrichment activities and name extension ideas. Publishing with Road To Awesome has been an incredible experience. Holding this special delivery sent my soul soaring.
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And reading with our granddaughter, Leah? A joy we’ve not known, until now
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If you have your copy, we’d love your feedback over at BN online.
Happy summertime, dear reader.