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I Want to Learn to Dance
Author: Susan Wigden
I Want to Learn to Dance is children's author, Susan Wigden's, fifth rhyming picture book. Here, children and adults are introduced to an extremely determined little Turkey who, in spite of much criticism, never gives up his goal of learning to dance. The other animals are not being supportive, in fact, they are doing everything possible to discourage him. Through it all, little Turkey has the support of an extremely wise mama whose repetitive advice makes a strong impact on little Turkey. "Never is a word we should not say, if you remain determined, there is a way. You will dance little Turkey, keep saying one day." This quirky, yet heartwarming story sends a strong message about overcoming obstacles and remaining focused.
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Miss Sugar Crumb's Cooking Lesson
Author: Malinda Mitchell
Miss Sugar Crumb returns in this sequel to Malinda Mitchell’s previous book, Miss Sugar Crumb's Magic Kitchen. In this delightful story, Friend, a rabbit from the previous book, gathers other animals in the forest and leads them to Miss Sugar Crumb’s house. In her magic kitchen, Miss Sugar Crumb lovingly teaches her talking animal and bird friends how to cook. She shows how fun learning can be as she encourages the animals to ask questions and patiently answers them. Children will receive a cooking lesson as well as a math lesson with fractions as they read, or hear this adorable book read aloud.
Miss Sugar Crumb's Cooking Lesson as earned the USA Best Book Awards as Finalist.
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Miss Sugar Crumb's Magic Kitchen
Author: Malinda Mitchell
Miss Sugar Crumb is a fair young maiden who loves animals and people. She enjoys feeding animals and taking food to the sick and needy. She never asks anything in return for her generosity. Wonderful, magical things happen to both animals and people who taste the treats cooked in her kitchen. Among those affected by this magic are a young couple and some forest animals.
Miss Sugar Crumb’s Magic Kitchen is a finalist in the Readers Favorites 2012 Annual Awards contest. Author Malinda Mitchell has been writing fiction for all ages for more than forty years.