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    Shopping for Books that Align with Family Values This Holiday Season? Here Are Some Tips

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    Looking for books that align with family values is no easy task. You’ve got to read each title carefully and review the images to see if they’re suitable for your kids. But what if you could find Read more [...]

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    May 2, 2023 /

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    Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus { Free Ebook}

    December 21, 2022 /

    Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God.On a starry night, Mama Bear and Clever Cub imagine what it would have been like to welcome baby Jesus Read more [...]

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    Adventures With Charlie Series Celebrates Inclusion and Diversity

    October 12, 2021 /

    Charlie is not like everyone else. But that hasn’t stopped him from going to school, playing baseball, or even completing a half-marathon! The Adventures with Charlie book series from Read more [...]

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    Mystery of Missing Socks Solved in Delightful Tale About Mischievous Little Monster

    September 7, 2021 /

    When the “sock monster” strikes again, tight-knit sisters Sydney and Kennedy take on the task of solving the mystery in the delightful new children’s book, Sassy Sisters vs The Sock Monster. The Read more [...]

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